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Red Bull name Lawson as replacement for Perez

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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