A few days ago now, Red Bull revealed Max Verstappen's new teammate. The four-time world champion will be supported by Liam Lawson for the 2025 season. The New Zealander therefore replaces Sergio Pérez. The Austrian team also seems to be banking heavily on the potential of the young 22-year-old driver.
For a few days, Max Verstappen knows who he will play with Red Bull next season. After the departure of Sergio Perezthe Austrian team has formalized the arrival of Liam Lawson. The New Zealander therefore left his place to Isack Hadjar chez Racing Bulls to join the parent team. The young 22-year-old driver will nevertheless have to quickly prove himself alongside Max Verstappen. And Christian Horner is aware that this will not be an easy task for Liam Lawson.
“We firmly believe in its potential”
« Liam showed he can compete with the best. Joining the team alongside Max Verstappen is a huge challenge, but we firmly believe in his potential » confided the boss of Red Bull in comments reported by F1. The Austrian team is obviously counting a lot on the potential of Liam Lawson. Christian Horner had also noted some similarities between the New Zealander and Max Verstappen himself.
Liam Lawson, the new Red Bull Verstappen?
« He drives the car in a manner similar to Max. He doesn't shy away from the idea of having a very aggressive front end in the car. So in terms of driving characteristics, it will be easier for cars to operate with settings closer to each other. I think what we've really looked at, again, is utilizing the junior team, investing in that young talent and seeing those kids get a chance. So, Liam (Lawson) was a product (of the youth sector), just like Max (Verstappen) » had notably confided the director of Red Bull. It now remains to be seen whether Liam Lawson will quickly respond to the expectations placed on him alongside Max Verstappen.
