Liam Lawson before the big climb: Will he replace Sergio Perez?

Liam Lawson before the big climb: Will he replace Sergio Perez?

The Formula 1 world is on the verge of a great upheaval: Liam Lawson, the talented New Zealand, could move up to Red Bull Racing right after the season finale in Abu Dhabi (Sun, from 2:00 p.m. in the live ticker) and thus replace Sergio Perez as a driver. Various media, including autosport.com , Perez will probably be released from his contract, which could probably mean the end of his career. Lawson, who was used for Red Bull for the first time this season and has already successfully collected points, seems to be the best choice for promotion. He could drive alongside Max Verstappen, while Yuki Tsunoda may get past Isack Hadjar in the team hierarchy.

Abu dhabi Grand Prix as a fate race

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will not only bring the end of the season, but also fuel a potential change in the driver's artery. McLaren leads in the designer point race and struggles to win the first constructor championship since 1998, while Ferrari is based on building on old successes. Lewis Hamilton, on the other hand, stands for Mercedes before his last race before switching to Ferrari. The tensions are high - Hamilton has had an emotional roller coaster ride in the past few weeks and hopes to end his time with Mercedes worthy. The opportunity now offers the Abu dhabi gp .

The weekend is crucial for the drivers: While Lawson hopes for an ascent, the pressure on Ferrari and McLaren will remain constant, especially after the recent events in qualifying and the last training sessions. Max Verstappen and his partner Kelly Piquet have also announced personal news - the couple expected their first child, which could also charge the already intensive atmosphere in the pit lane.