Liam Lawson is edging closer to joining Red Bull: he’s set to partner Max Verstappen in 2025, replacing Sergio Perez.
The Red Bull RB21 will no longer be driven by Sergio Perez. The Mexican driver and the Austrian team have officially parted ways after two disappointing seasons with few highlights.
Following yesterday’s rumors from Canal+, a new update has arrived from Chris Medland, a reputable source in the paddock. Medland reports, “Liam Lawson is very likely to take the Red Bull seat in place of Sergio Perez,” confirming the circulating speculations.
Horner’s blunt words: “A 280-point gap between the two…”
Christian Horner emphasized the clear reason behind Red Bull’s struggles in the Constructors’ Championship: “…In the end, we won 9 races, secured the most pole positions, claimed 4 sprint victories (more than any other team), and clinched the drivers’ championship with two races to spare. Unfortunately, we had a 280-point gap between our drivers, which became quite costly for the Constructors’ Championship.”
Regarding Perez’s contract, Horner added: “Any agreement includes performance clauses and criteria, but they had no influence on Checo’s decision to step away and take a sabbatical. He will still remain involved with the team,” he concluded. , he concluded.
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