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Verstappen F1 team-mate CONFIRMED as Red Bull announce major driver signing
Red Bull Racing has officially confirmed that Liam Lawson will join Max Verstappen as the team’s second driver for the 2025 Formula 1 season. The announcement comes after months of speculation surrounding the future of the team’s current second driver, Sergio Perez. Following discussions, it was decided that Perez would part ways with the team ahead of the new season, leaving room for Lawson to step up.
In a formal statement, Red Bull revealed that the 21-year-old Kiwi driver, who is currently racing with Scuderia AlphaTauri under the Red Bull umbrella, would make the transition to the main team in 2025. Lawson’s promotion to Red Bull Racing is a significant step in his career, as he will be partnering with Verstappen, a four-time World Champion, on one of the most successful teams in recent F1 history.
Lawson’s move marks the culmination of years of hard work and dedication to his craft. The New Zealander expressed his excitement and gratitude in the team’s statement, calling it a dream come true. “To be announced as an Oracle Red Bull Racing Driver is a lifelong dream for me,” Lawson said. “This is something I’ve wanted and worked towards since I was eight years old.” His rise through the ranks of the Red Bull driver program has been steady, and this promotion reflects his consistent performances, particularly in 2024, when he impressed during his substitute appearances for AlphaTauri in place of the injured Daniel Ricciardo.
The confirmation of Lawson as Red Bull’s second driver brings an end to months of uncertainty regarding Perez’s future. Despite Perez’s successes with Red Bull, including winning races and securing podium finishes, his performance inconsistency during the 2024 season led to discussions about his position. Perez’s struggles to keep pace with Verstappen, particularly in terms of race wins and championship points, played a role in the team’s decision to seek a new partner for Verstappen.
The announcement solidifies Lawson’s position as one of the rising stars in Formula 1, and the expectations for him will be high as he prepares to compete alongside Verstappen, who has dominated the sport in recent seasons. Lawson’s promotion is also seen as part of Red Bull’s long-term strategy to ensure a seamless transition as the team looks toward future success.
For Lawson, the opportunity to race for a team that has been the pinnacle of Formula 1 in recent years is a massive milestone in his career. Red Bull’s team principal, Christian Horner, also expressed his enthusiasm for Lawson’s promotion, highlighting his potential and strong track record with the Red Bull family. Lawson’s growth as a driver has been impressive, and now, alongside Verstappen, he will have the chance to prove himself on the world stage. With Verstappen’s dominant form and the continued strength of Red Bull Racing, the team’s new
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