Red Bull has officially announced that Lawson will replace Perez, joining Verstappen in the 2025 season.
A few hours after the news of Perez’s dismissal, Red Bull has made it official Liam Lawson come the ball which he will support Max Verstappen by 2025. Il team austriaco had to decide who between Yuki Tsunoda e Lawson it would have been promoted alongside the four-time world champion. After the announcement, Horner he also explained the reasons for this choice, stating how Lawson has demonstrated that he knows how to fight with the best, managing to bring home excellent results.
The words of Liam Lawson
“Being announced as an Oracle Red Bull Racing driver is a lifelong dream for me, something I have wanted and worked towards since the age of eight. It’s been an incredible journey so far – Said the new Red Bull driver – I want to sincerely thank the entire VCARB team for their support, the last six races have played a fundamental 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 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!”.
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Christian Horner’s statements
“I am delighted to announce that Liam Lawson will be joining the Team in 2025. Liam’s performances over the course of his two spells with Visa Cash App Racing Bulls have shown that not only is he capable of achieving excellent results, but that he is also a true driver, who is not afraid to mix with the best and come out on top.”
“His arrival continues the long history of promotions within the Red Bull Junior Program and follows in the footsteps of championship and race-winning drivers such as Sebastian Vettel and, of course, Max Verstappen. There is no doubt that racing alongside Max, a four-time champion and undoubtedly one of the greatest drivers ever seen in F1, is a daunting task, but I am sure that Liam will rise to the challenge and achieve exceptional results for us next year.”
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