Lawson stepped into the Red Bull seat to replace the injured Isack Hadjar, who was forced to sit out the race weekend at Zandvoort after sustaining a wrist injury during the summer break. The Racing Bulls driver's performance during this crucial opportunity was seen as potentially career-defining.
According to Buxton, the pressure on Lawson was immense, as a poor showing could have signaled the end of his time in Formula 1. The young driver rose to the occasion, however, and managed to impress during his temporary promotion to the Red Bull team. capturengo.org

