Red Bull suffered a bizarre problem during Wednesday's 2025 pre-season testing morning session. The first official timed session of the year saw Max Verstappen's new team-mate Liam Lawson take to the Bahrain International Circuit, with four-time champion Verstappen set to make his 2025 bow in the afternoon session.

Red Bull have revealed they have been putting Liam Lawson through his paces in a private test ahead of his debut F1 season with the team. The 23-year-old New Zealander, who only has 11 grands prix starts under his belt, recently drove Red Bull’s title-winning RB19 at Jerez as he ramped up his preparations for the upcoming 2025 season.

Max Verstappen is known for handling an unstable rear end and preferring a sharp front end in his F1 car, a driving style that sets him apart from many other drivers. However, Liam Lawson believes it's not necessary to try to mirror the four-time world champion's approach.