Lawson replaces Sergio Perez, who exited Red Bull Racing on Wednesday after four years with the world championship team.New Zealander Liam Lawson will replace Sergio Perez in the daunting role of teammate to four time world champion Max Verstappen at Red Bull next season, the Formula One team said.
Perez’s departure was announced on Wednesday and Lawson’s promotion from Red Bull’s sister team RB had been expected.
The 22-year-old made his F1 debut at the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix as a five-race stand-in for injured Daniel Ricciardo and returned for the last six races of this season when the Australian was dropped.
“To be announced as an Oracle Red Bull Racing Driver is a lifelong dream for me, this is something I’ve wanted and worked towards since I was eight years old,” he said in a team statement on Thursday.
“It’s been an incredible journey so far. 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.” Advertisement
Team boss Christian Horner said Lawson’s performances had shown he was “a real rac …
