Red Bull: Liam Lawson replacing Sergio Perez, it’s official
Now it’s official: Liam Lawson will be the new Red Bull driver for 2025. After the divorce with Sergio Perez, the Austrian team has announced through a press release that the 22-year-old New Zealand driver will be Max Verstappen’s teammate for the 2025 championship. Formula 1.
“Being announced as a Red Bull driver is a dream come true for me – admitted Lawson -, something I have wanted and worked towards since I was eight years old. It’s been an incredible journey so far. I want to say a huge thank you to the entire VCARB team for their support – the last six races have played a vital role 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’m super excited to work alongside Max and learn from a world champion, I have no doubt that I will learn from his experience. I can’t wait to get started!”.
“I am delighted to announce that Liam Lawson will join the team in 2025 – added Chris Horner -. Liam’s performances during his two stints with Visa Cash App Racing Bulls have shown that he is not only capable of achieving excellent results, but that he is also a true racer, unafraid to compete with the best and come out on top. His arrival continues the team’s long tradition of promoting talent from the Red Bull Junior Programme, following in the footsteps of winning drivers such as Sebastian Vettel and, of course, Max Verstappen.”
“There’s no doubt that racing alongside Max, a four-time champion and undoubtedly one of the greatest drivers ever seen in F1, is a tough challenge, but I’m sure Liam will rise to it and achieve amazing results for us this year. next”.
