Liam Lawson, a 22-year-old New Zealander, has officially joined the Red Bull Racing team, as announced on the official Formula 1 website. His appointment follows the announcement of Mexican driver Sergio Perez's departure from the team.
Liam Lawson
I want to say a massive thank you to the whole team at VCARB (RB) for their support, the last six races have played a huge part in my preparation for this next step. I am super excited to work alongside Max and learn from a world champion. I have no doubt I will learn from his expertise. I can’t wait to get going.
Lawson joined the Red Bull junior program in 2019. He made his Formula 1 debut in 2023 at the Dutch Grand Prix, replacing the injured Daniel Ricciardo at AlphaTauri. He scored his first points in just his second race in Singapore. In 2024, as a reserve driver, Lawson returned to the track and performed well at the US Grand Prix.
Earlier, Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko expressed confidence that Max Verstappen will remain with the team, despite the driver confirming negotiations with Mercedes.
