Liam Lawson: The new star next to Max Verstappen at Red Bull Racing!

Liam Lawson: The new star next to Max Verstappen at Red Bull Racing!

A new star in the Formula 1 sky! The 22-year-old New Zealander Liam Lawson will take over the cockpit at Red Bull Racing next to the four-time world champion Max Verstappen from the 2025 season. A change that causes a lot of excitement!

The separation of Sergio Perez was officially announced on Wednesday - after four years in the service of the World Championship team, the end is over! Lawson, who was already shining as a replacement driver for the injured Daniel Ricciardo in the last races of the 2023 season, will now assume the challenge to drive alongside Verstappen.

A lifelong dream will come true!

"being announced as Oracle Red Bull Racing driver is a lifelong dream for me. I wanted that since I wanted and worked for it," said Lawson in a message from the team. His enthusiasm is noticeable, because the last six races were crucial for his preparation for this next step in his career.

"I am super excited to work with Max and learn from a world champion. I do not doubt that I will benefit from his expertise. I can hardly wait to get started!"

a real racer!

Team boss Christian Horner is convinced of Lawson: "His achievements have shown that he is a real racer who is not afraid to measure himself with the best and stay on top." Lawson is part of the footsteps of legends such as Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen, which also emerged from the Red Bull Junior program.

"It is undoubtedly a huge challenge to drive next to Max, a four -time champion and one of the largest drivers that Formula 1 has ever seen. But I am sure that Liam has grown of this challenge and can deliver great results for us next year," continued Horner.

Formula 1 can look forward to an exciting duel if Lawson and Verstappen start the next season for Red Bull Racing. A team that shouts at expectations and keeps the fans in suspense!