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🎥 Behind the scenes at Goodwood: Liam Lawson’s rally debut shocks the WRC field

by Jessica Barnes
August 4, 2025
in International, WRC
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Red Bull Motorsports has released a behind-the-scenes look at Liam Lawson’s impressive rally debut at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed — and it’s a must-watch.

With no prior rally experience, the Kiwi F1 driver stunned spectators and legends alike by going third-fastest on the tight and technical Forest Rally Stage, piloting a Ford Puma Rally1 car just half a second off Travis Pastrana and ahead of WRC greats like Tänak, Rovanperä, and Latvala.

Co-driven by WRC star Josh McErlean, Lawson’s raw pace and adaptability had jaws on the floor, and the cameras captured it all.

🎬 Go behind the scenes as Lawson trades slicks for gravel and proves once again: he can drive anything when given the right car.

Header Image: Goodwood Festival of Speed

Tags: Goodwood Festival of SpeedJosh McErleanLiam LawsonRed Bull Motorsports

Comments 6

  1. Wally says:
    5 months ago

    Another option if Racing Bull’s or Red Bull (post Max V), decide they’d prefer more European driver’s.
    Was great to watch. A hidden talent for sure.

    Reply
  2. Jacqui Blake says:
    5 months ago

    Awesome stuff!!! Maybe this could be a reality show where drivers of all kinds swap cars… Liam is a driving genius!

    Reply
  3. John Bryson says:
    5 months ago

    They should organize a competition between Liam and SVG who has scored points in a World Rally championship.

    Reply
    • James says:
      5 months ago

      SVG could beat you on a unicycle with a wheel missing!

      Reply
  4. Stuart Jeffcoat says:
    5 months ago

    Ahhh so maybe the true world champion should be one who can drive and win in multiple types of cars and situations!

    Reply
  5. Scott Cheggs says:
    5 months ago

    I see a really good Lawson/Paddon crossover in the future. Bit of open wheel at Highlands, bit of gravel racing at Tarras

    Reply

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