Liam Lawson backed to erode horror Red Bull 'memories'

Liam Lawson's former DTM team-mate Nick Cassidy has backed the Racing Bulls driver to keep making progress, and reminded him that "people in motorsport have short memories".

Lawson endured a disastrous start to his first full-time season in F1 after being axed by Red Bull after just two races. 

Red Bull opted to demote the New Zealander back to the sister team, with Yuki Tsunoda having gone in the other direction. 

Since returning to Racing Bulls, Lawson has steadily made steps in the right direction, but has started to make significant strides in recent weeks. 

Lawson scored big points in Austria, before retiring on the first lap in the British Grand Prix after being hit by Haas' Esteban Ocon.

According to Cassidy, who recently spoke to his former team-mate, developments have been introduced to help Lawson and expects him to keep reminding people how good he is.

When asked by RacingNews365 if he is pleased to see Lawson's form improve, Cassidy answered: "I am. I think it took probably some adjustment for him going to the Red Bull car and then back to Racing Bulls as well. 

"I caught up with him recently, and I think he's quite happy with some of the changes they've been making on setup and development to suit him, and it's been a little bit obvious in the last two weekends, the lift in form. 

"And so I really hope he can keep that going. And you know, the Formula 1 calendar, it is long and people in motorsport have short memories. 

"I'm sure he has the opportunity to really turn it around, and the talent to turn it around. So all the best to him for that."