Liam Lawson reveals Max Verstappen ‘supported’ him even before F1 debut
Red Bull's newly signed Liam Lawson reckoned that Max Verstappen has supported him throughout his junior career.
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Liam Lawson and Max Verstappen (via Getty Images)
Liam Lawson will be partnering Max Verstappen at Red Bull in 2025. The 22-year-old has finally got the chance to race alongside the four-time world champion. Now, the Kiwi driver has recalled Verstappen’s immense support throughout his career.
Lawson highlighted that during his junior days, including a stint in Japan’s Super Formula, Max Verstappen was always there to support him. The 22-year-old emphasized that the Dutch driver is a massive motorsport fan who often watches various categories. This support continued when Liam Lawson became Red Bull’s reserve driver.
Even when I was in super formula and other categories, I think Max is somebody that just loves motorsport and watches a lot of it. He’s somebody that has always been kind and supportive when I came in last year as a reserve.
Liam Lawson told Red Bull
The Kiwi driver confessed that when he made his F1 debut at the Dutch GP in 2023, he was feeling the pressure. It was Max Verstappen who talked to Lawson to calm him down and prepare him for the race, showing that the two have a great relationship.
When I was obviously feeling a lot of pressure in Zandvoort, he was somebody that was really good to talk to.
Liam Lawson explained
No one better to ‘learn’ from than Max Verstappen
Liam Lawson is delighted to have the four-time world champion as his teammate at Red Bull. The 22-year-old insisted that there was no one better on the grid than Verstappen. As Lawson can learn a lot from the Dutch driver during their time together at Milton Keynes.
So yeah, it’s cool to go up against him and have him as a teammate. There’s nobody better to learn from.
Liam Lawson added
The Kiwi driver will face high expectations against Max Verstappen from day 1 of the 2025 season. Liam Lawson will understand the pressure of a top team soon. However, it all depends on how Lawson can manage himself while ensuring that he stays up to pace with Verstappen.
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