Red Bull told Max Verstappen he’s not the only “bad guy” in their ranks:

— Max Verstappen, often regarded as the “bad guy” of Formula 1, now shares that title with his new Red Bull teammate, Liam Lawson, according to former F1 driver Marc Surer.

— Verstappen’s aggressive driving style, which drew criticism from figures like Martin Brundle and Damon Hill, has sparked debates about his racing philosophy.

“There has always been [a bad guy]. And now we have another one. You need that in Formula 1,” Surer said.

— Lawson earned a reputation as a “bad guy” following his clash with Sergio Perez during the Mexican Grand Prix. The incident, which occurred while both drivers fought for position, resulted in damage to Perez’s car and backlash from Red Bull’s Helmut Marko.

“Liam Lawson has already outed himself as a bad guy because he drove into the car against his own team, i.e., against Red Bull,” Surer claimed.

— Lawson apologized for his actions after the race, admitting his frustration but calling his behavior unacceptable:

“It’s obviously one of those in-the-moment things. He spent half the lap blocking me, trying to ruin my race, so I was upset. But it’s not an excuse. I shouldn’t have done it, and I apologise for that.”

— Despite the controversy, Lawson has been announced as Verstappen’s Red Bull teammate for the 2025 season, replacing Sergio Perez.

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