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Formula 1: Liam Lawson Ready To Embrace ‘big Opportunity’ With Red Bull
Lawson’s journey to Red Bull has been unconventional, having made just 11 mid-season Grand Prix starts with Racing Bulls (formerly AlphaTauri) across the 2023 and 2024 campaigns. However, his performances during those outings were enough to convince Red Bull to take a chance on him, opting to part ways with Sergio Perez in favor of the promising 23-year-old.
For Lawson, the move represents not just a chance to race but to cement his place in the sport. Unlike previous Red Bull junior drivers, Pierre Gasly and Alex Albon—who were promoted to the senior team only to be replaced after short stints—Lawson is determined to make the most of this opportunity. Having worked within the Red Bull system for years, he feels at home in the environment and is eager to contribute. “It’s the first time that I’ve had a proper pre-season, so it’s been quite strange to have so much time,” Lawson said ahead of his debut season as a full-time Red Bull driver. “It feels like, honestly, now, I’m ready to go racing.”
