Red Bull name Lawson as replacement for Perez
RB driver Liam Lawson of New Zealand in action during the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, UAE, December 8, 2024
NEW ZEALANDER Liam Lawson has been confirmed as Sergio Perez’s replacement at Red Bull for next season.
It was announced on Wednesday that the Mexican driver had lost his seat after four years as Max Verstappen’s teammate following a disappointing year.
Lawson, who joined the Red Bull Junior Programme in 2019, steps in after 11 races for the RB team.
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