will substitute Sergio Perez as ’s teammate at in 2025.
New Zealand driver Lawson, 22, has raced solely 11 occasions in System One – 5 in 2023 and 6 in 2024 – however has been handed the chance of a lifetime after impressing within the closing races of this season. He at RB in September and can fill in for Perez, who on Wednesday.
Lawson has been promoted by forward of , who will race for the sister crew Racing Bulls for the fifth successive 12 months in 2025.
It’s anticipated that Crimson Bull junior and this 12 months’s F2 runner-up Isack Hadjar will substitute Lawson at RB. Williams’ Franco Colapinto is the opposite title within the fray.
“To be introduced as a Crimson Bull Racing driver is a lifelong dream for me, that is one thing I’ve needed and labored in the direction of since I used to be eight years previous,” Lawson stated.
“It’s been an unimaginable journey to date. I wish to say a large thanks to the entire crew at RB for his or her assist, the final six races have performed an enormous half in my preparation for this subsequent step.
“I additionally wish to thank, Christian, Helmut [Marko] and the entire Crimson Bull household for believing in me and giving me this chance.
“I’m tremendous excited to work alongside Max and be taught from a World Champion, I’ve little doubt I’ll be taught from his experience. I can’t wait to get going!”
Horner, who said on Wednesday that Perez could be in 2025 after 4 years with the crew, labelled Lawson as a “actual racer.”
“I’m delighted to announce that Liam Lawson will be part of the Group in 2025,” Horner stated
“Liam’s performances over the course of his two stints with Racing Bulls have demonstrated that he’s not solely able to delivering sturdy outcomes however that he’s additionally an actual racer, not afraid to combine it with the most effective and are available out on prime.
“His arrival continues the crew’s lengthy historical past of selling from throughout the Crimson Bull Junior Programme and he follows within the footsteps of championship and race-winning drivers reminiscent of Sebastian Vettel and naturally, Max Verstappen.
“There’s little doubt that racing alongside Max, a four-time champion and undoubtedly one of many best drivers ever seen in , is a frightening process, however I’m positive Liam can rise to that problem and ship some excellent outcomes for us subsequent 12 months.”
