Liam Lawson makes ‘pros and cons’ remark ahead of locking horns with Max Verstappen at Red Bull

Liam Lawson has replaced the axed Sergio Perez at Red Bull for the 2025 Formula 1 season.

Liam Lawson makes ‘pros and cons’ remark ahead of locking horns with Max Verstappen at Red Bull

Liam Lawson and Max Verstappen (via Getty Images)

The Red Bull F1 team has entrusted Liam Lawson with the second seat for the 2025 F1 season. He will drive alongside the four-time world champion Max Verstappen and ahead of the campaign, Lawson has given his take on the fascinating prospect.

Liam Lawson is eagerly looking forward to getting into the cockpit of a Red Bull challenger. He understands that it won’t be easy going up against Max Verstappen, but feels it will be quite exciting.

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He recently shed light on the same and had the following to add.

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There’s definitely pros and cons to that. I think where my head is at, obviously, I’m just looking at the pros, and for me, it’s super exciting. And I know it’s going to be extremely tough, a lot of tracks I’ve never been to, but yeah, to be in a car that’s just won the World Championship, as a driver that’s extremely exciting, knowing that you’re going into a competitive situation, but I’m fully aware of how tough it’s going to be.

Liam Lawson via Sky F1

Looking at the reaction of the young New Zealander, it is quite clear that he is up for the challenge. Verstappen has literally been destroying his teammates in F1 for quite some time and the latest name to that list was that of the axed Sergio Perez.

Liam Lawson impressed by Max Verstappen’ mindset in F1

While Liam Lawson has asserted that he is looking forward to teaming up with Max Verstappen, he has also taken the time to praise the latter. The Kiwi is especially impressed with how the latter carries himself at the pinnacle of motor racing.

Liam Lawson (via Planetf1)
Liam Lawson (via Planetf1)

Little things, giving me sort of little bits of advice, mostly on the mindset of how he goes about it. He’s obviously a very relaxed guy outside of the car, and he manages to push away a lot of the pressure. I think for me, that was something to watch and learn from.

Liam Lawson via the same interview

Verstapppen has won four consecutive world championships since 2021. He has been operating at an extremely high level and Lawson is surely going to feel the pressure of driving alongside him in 2025.

Next year’s campaign will be an extremely fascinating watch and several eyes will be on Lawson in the Red Bull challenger. Moreover, he could come under the firing line if he does not manage to start well from the Australian GP onwards.