F1 legend Juan Pablo Montoya believes Liam Lawson might threat shedding his Racing Bulls seat shortly after being brutally axed by Pink Bull.
Lawson was dropped by Pink Bull after simply two races in F1 2025, paving the best way for Yuki Tsunoda to race alongside Max Verstappen.
Lawson’s return to Racing Bulls was thought to assist revive his type following a torrid time at Pink Bull.
Nonetheless, the Kiwi’s type has remained disappointing at Pink Bull’s sister staff.
Lawson has been out-performed by rookie teammate Isack Hadjar, resulting in additional solutions that his time in F1 might be short-lived.
Arvid Lindblad is seen as the following sizzling expertise in Pink Bull’s junior programme.
The 18-year-old is at present seventh within the Components 2 standings and is very rated by Pink Bull.
Montoya thinks that Lawson’s seat is beneath risk with Lindblad ready within the wings.
“I’ll let you know the reality. If Liam doesn’t enhance any additional, I wouldn’t be stunned in the event that they [Racing Bulls] put Lindblad in in some unspecified time in the future,” Montoya advised AS.
“Under no circumstances. I wouldn’t be a bit of stunned.
“Actually, Liam has been given the inexperienced mild final 12 months and has confirmed that he has what it takes to do a great job. They gave him the Pink Bull seat, and he gained it.
“The Pink Bull state of affairs was difficult and I feel it took a really robust blow to his liver, and he wants a number of psychological therapy after that.”
Montoya makes Alpine comparability
Alpine turned the second staff on the grid to make a mid-season driver change.
Following the Miami Grand Prix, Alpine introduced that Franco Colapinto would substitute Jack Doohan.
Nonetheless, it was revealed that Colapinto is simply assured the second Alpine seat for 5 races.
Montoya can see Pink Bull making an Alpine-type choice if Lawson doesn’t enhance.
“If he [Lawson] doesn’t recuperate quickly, I’m certain Pink Bull will begin wanting elsewhere as a result of that’s how they work,” Montoya added.
“It’s Pink Bull, it’s a bit like what’s taking place with Alpine proper now. At any time when Franco [Colapinto] doesn’t do nicely, the identical factor will occur.”
