Racing Bulls CEO claims Lawson is 'being the old Liam'

Red Bull Racing is known for its cutthroat ways and rotating second seat. In that sense, Lawson's demotion was not a surprise. However, it was the timing that came as a shock. Lawson was only at Red Bull for two race weekends before being moved back down to Racing Bulls.

Bayer said, "Welcoming Liam back to the team has been a pleasant experience, ultimately. We knew him well. I had breakfast with him this morning – he’s in a good space, he’s happy, he’s motivated, he’s looking forward to racing."

When asked if Lawson returned lacking confidence, Bayer responded, "Confidence? No. Honestly, I think it took a moment for him to digest."

Bayer then explains how Lawson looked when he returned to Italy.

He said, "First time I saw him when he came to Italy, he looked a bit sad. Honestly, that’s how I perceived him. He was a bit puzzled with everything that happened very quickly."

Bayer added, "He’s a great racer, somebody that has great humour, and that’s what we see now again."