Liam Lawson talks to Max Verstappen prior to the 2024 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
Liam Lawson recently talked about how hard it would be for him to race against Max Verstappen in 2025. The New Zealander will soon join Red Bull next year, replacing Sergio Perez.
After Checo's performance dipped in the 2024 F1 season, rumors surfaced that he could be replaced by Red Bull's other junior drivers like Liam Lawson, Yuki Tsunoda, or even Daniel Ricciardo. Though the Mexican managed to keep his seat till the end of the season, the team announced his departure a few days after the Abu Dhabi GP. Red Bull further announced Liam Lawson's arrival to the team.
Lawson will be racing against Verstappen, who has a strong track record of obliterating his teammates. Previously, drivers like Pierre Gasly and Alex Albon have suffered quite a lot at Red Bull alongside the Dutchman. Though Perez was able to consistently finish near Verstappen in the standings when he first joined, his performance was at its worst in 2024.
