Lawson fulfills his dream: start as a Red Bull driver in F1!

Lawson fulfills his dream: start as a Red Bull driver in F1!

New Zealand racing driver Liam Lawson will compete for the Red Bull F1 team in 2025, taking over from Sergio Pérez. This announcement came shortly after the official split between Pérez and the team, which had to weigh the decision between Lawson and Japanese rider Yuki Tsunoda. Lawson, who is just 22, has been favorite for the spot for several months after filling in for sister team RB Racing in the last six races when Daniel Ricciardo was involuntarily ruled out due to injury. During this time, Lawson collected a total of four championship points and impressed the team. He said: “This is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream that I have been working towards since I was eight years old,” as reported by the Small newspaper reported.

Preparation and expectations

Lawson will drive alongside four-time world champion Max Verstappen, which Red Bull team boss Christian Horner says will be a big challenge. Horner emphasized that Lawson “not only can deliver strong results, but is also a true racer who is ready to compete with the best.” Lawson already has experience in the Red Bull junior program and will now compete with the most prestigious team in Formula 1. According to a report by the New York Times Lawson collected two points in five races last season, which underlines his suitability for his new position.

The decision to promote Lawson is in line with Red Bull's tradition of promoting talent from its own youth program. Lawson will follow in the footsteps of prominent drivers who came from similar backgrounds, including stars such as Sebastian Vettel. “I'm super excited to be working with Max and learning from a world champion,” Lawson continued. What an exciting step for the aspiring driver. Fans can look forward to his achievements in the coming year!