There’s just one seat remaining on the 2025 Formula 1 grid after Liam Lawson was confirmed as Sergio Perez’s replacement at Red Bull Racing.
Mexican Perez was sacked on Wednesday after a 2024 season where he consistently finished below par in comparison to his teammate Max Verstappen.
Lawson said: “To be announced as a Red Bull Racing driver is a lifelong dream for me, this is something I’ve wanted and worked towards since I was eight years old.
“It’s been an incredible journey so far. 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’t wait to get going.”
The move is a blow to Yuki Tsunoda, who was fighting Lawson for the seat; he was in sensational form for RB in the 2024 Formula 1 season.
F1 driver line-up
TeamDriver 1Driver 2Red BullMax VerstappenLiam LawsonFerrariCharles LeclercLewis HamiltonMcLarenLando NorrisOscar PiastriAston MartinFernando AlonsoLance StrollWilliamsAlex AlbonCarlos SainzMercedesGeorge RussellAndrea Kimi AntonelliStakeNico HulkenbergGabriel BortoletoVisa Cash App RBYuki TsunodaUnknownHaasOliver BearmanEsteban OconAlpinePierre GaslyJack Doohan