New Zealand native Lawson joined the Red Bull Junior Programme in 2019 and after multiple junior formula successes made his Formula One debut with Scuderia AlphaTauri at the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix, in place of the injured Daniel Ricciardo. He scored his first championship points in just his second outing at the Singapore GP and completed five races in all for the team. After taking up his Reserve Driver role with both teams at the start of 2024, Lawson returned to Grand Prix racing with Racing Bulls with a points-scoring finish at this year\u2019s United States Grand Prix.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Now, after completing the season with RB, the 22-year-old takes the next step in his career with a seat at Red Bull.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cTo be announced as an Oracle Red Bull Racing Driver is a lifelong dream for me, this is something I\u2019ve wanted and worked towards since I was eight years old. It\u2019s been an incredible journey so far. I want to say a massive thank you to the whole team at VCARB for their support, the last six races have played a huge part in my preparation for this next step,\" Lawson said in a statement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I also want to thank, Christian, Helmut and the whole Red Bull family for believing in me and giving me this opportunity. 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\u2019t wait to get going,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Christian Horner, Red Bull Team Principal and CEO said: \u201cI\u2019m delighted to announce that Liam Lawson will join the Team in 2025. Liam\u2019s performances over the course of his two stints with Visa Cash App Racing Bulls have demonstrated that he\u2019s not only capable of delivering strong results but that he\u2019s also a real racer, not afraid to mix it with the best and come out on top.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I also want to thank, Christian, Helmut and the whole Red Bull family for believing in me and giving me this opportunity. 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\u2019t wait to get going,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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