Liam Lawson is stepping up to Red Bull Racing in 2025 to be the new teammate of Max Verstappen after Sergio Perez's departure from the team.
Liam Lawson is ready for a learning experience alongside Max Verstappen after being confirmed as his new team-mate. Speculation of a Sergio Perez exit from Red Bull rumbled on into the off-season, with confirmation arriving on Wednesday that the Mexican racer had decided to depart the team, creating the task of determining a new team-mate for Max Verstappen .
Lawson, who after stints with their second team over the past two seasons, gets the chance to step up to Red Bull Racing from 2025 and partner Max Verstappen, who secured his fourth consecutive World Championship title in F1 2024. Being team-mate to Verstappen has become one of the hardest challenges anywhere in Formula 1, with Perez, as well as Alex Albon and Pierre Gasly before him, experiencing that first-hand, with Lawson next to test himself against the multi-time F1 champion. However, Lawson goes into this challenge wanting to “learn” from Verstappen, an experience and approach which he believes will improve him as a driver. “To be announced as an Oracle Red Bull Racing Driver is a lifelong dream for me, this is something I’ve wanted and worked towards since I was eight years old,” said Lawson. “It’s been an incredible journey so far. I want to say a massive thank you to the whole team at VCARB for their support, the last six races have played a huge part in my preparation for this next step. “I also want to thank, Christian , Helmut and the whole Red Bull family for believing in me and giving me this opportunity. “I am super excited to work alongside Max and learn from a World Champion, I have no doubt I will learn from his expertise. I can’t wait to get going!”After a five-race stint in place of the injured Daniel Ricciardo in 2023, Lawson returned to the sidelines with Ricciardo retained alongside Yuki Tsunoda at Racing Bulls for F1 2024, but an underwhelming display from the Honey Badger saw Lawson return from Austin to see out the season
F1 Red Bull Max Verstappen Liam Lawson Sergio Perez
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Liam Lawson “ready” to take on Max Verstappen: “It would be the biggest challenge”Liam Lawson says he is "ready" to go up against Max Verstappen at Red Bull in 2025.
Read more »
Liam Lawson exclusive: The exciting 'opportunity' of being Max Verstappen's Red Bull team-mateLiam Lawson has opened up on what he sees as being the main opportunity of being Max Verstappen's teammate, if the possibility arises...
Read more »
Liam Lawson on the pressure to perform for Red Bull and getting advice from Max VerstappenIt's no easy feat securing a seat on the F1 grid, especially for a winning brand like Red Bull. Lawson opens up about the challenges of getting the job and the paddock's reception to his arrival.
Read more »
Liam Lawson: Can He Conquer the 'Hardest Seat in F1' Alongside Max Verstappen?Liam Lawson is facing the ultimate challenge as he takes on the role of Max Verstappen's teammate in 2025. Can he overcome the historical difficulties faced by drivers paired with Verstappen?
Read more »
Liam Lawson Confirmed as Red Bull Team-Mate for Verstappen in 2025Red Bull Racing has announced Liam Lawson as Max Verstappen's team-mate for the 2025 Formula 1 season, replacing Sergio Perez. The 22-year-old New Zealander was selected over his 2024 junior team-mate Yuki Tsunoda after impressing in six substitute appearances for the team in 2024.
Read more »
Max Verstappen gets new Red Bull teammate after Sergio Perez's exitLiam Lawson will become the next Formula 1 driver to partner Verstappen
Read more »