Liam Lawson gives update on Red Bull future amidst Sergio Perez axe rumors
Liam Lawson has been tipped by many as one of the favorites to replace Sergio Perez on the Red Bull F1 team.
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Sergio Perez and Liam Lawson (via Total Motorsport)
Liam Lawson entered RB (AlphaTauri) mid-way through the 2024 season after replacing Daniel Ricciardo. The 22-year-old quickly got up to speed and started contending for points in the races. Hence, the Kiwi driver remains the front-runner for a move to Red Bull in the coming season, if Sergio Perez were to be ousted. However, Milton Keynes is yet to come to a decision as Lawson is starting to get impatient for the final call.
Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson both will test with the Red Bull chassis as the team draws up a conclusion. According to the rumors, Milton Keynes has already decided to oust Sergio Perez and sign Lawson with the team. The Kiwi reckoned that he was unaware of his contract for the coming season. Regardless, the 22-year-old highlighted that his primary goal was to be in Formula 1.
I don’t know yet. Obviously, my goal is to be in Formula One next year, but I don’t know where that’ll be right now.
Liam Lawson told GPblog.com
Following the end of the 2024 season, Lawson highlighted that his future would be decided in the next few days. However, a week has passed, and Red Bull has not yet made a final decision. As a result, the Kiwi hoped not to be left hanging for too long.
I would hope in the next few days. I hope they don’t leave me hanging too long. So let’s see.
Liam Lawson added
Liam Lawson has done a ‘good job’ under challenging circumstances
Liam Lawson did a decent job in his short 2024 stint with the Faenza-based team. Red Bull boss Christian Horner backed up Lawson and his performances this season. The 50-year-old highlighted that the Kiwi did a good job under challenging circumstances.
I think Liam, in challenging circumstances, has done a very good job. If you analyse what he’s done in the time that he’s had and the race pace he’s had, I think he’s done a good job.
Christian Horner told Formula1.com
Red Bull has a multitude of problems to deal with before the beginning of the 2025 season. The team has undergone massive personnel changes as they would have to work hard on the chassis for the upcoming season. Moreover, Milton Keynes has to take a final call on the drivers for the coming season so they can start training as soon as possible.
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