Red Bull's Grit Meets Belgium GP Chaos: Points for Verstappen and Lawson

27th July 2025: Max Verstappen delivered Red Bull’s strongest showing by finishing 4th at Spa‑Francorchamps in Oracle Red Bull Racing’s first race under new team principal Laurent Mekies—despite a frustrating rain‑delayed start and near‑constant spray, he couldn’t match McLaren’s superior wet‑dry pace. Meanwhile, within the sister outfit Visa Cash App Racing Bulls, Liam Lawson executed a “near‑perfect race” to score 8th place, successfully timing the switch from intermediates to slick tyres and pulling clear of rivals for valuable points, while Isack Hadjar completed in 20th after enduring a technical issue that severely hampered his performance.