Lawson replaces Sergio Perez, who exited Crimson Bull Racing on Wednesday after 4 years with the world championship staff.
New Zealander Liam Lawson will substitute Sergio Perez within the daunting position of teammate to 4 time world champion Max Verstappen at Crimson Bull subsequent season, the Method One staff mentioned.
Perez’s departure was introduced on Wednesday and Lawson’s promotion from Crimson Bull’s sister staff RB had been anticipated.
The 22-year-old made his F1 debut on the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix as a five-race stand-in for injured Daniel Ricciardo and returned for the final six races of this season when the Australian was dropped.
“To be introduced as an Oracle Crimson Bull Racing Driver is a lifelong dream for me, that is one thing I’ve needed and labored in the direction of since I used to be eight years previous,” he mentioned in a staff assertion on Thursday.
“It’s been an unbelievable journey to date. I need to say a large thanks to the entire staff at VCARB (RB) for his or her help, the final six races have performed an enormous half in my preparation for this subsequent step.
“I’m tremendous excited to work alongside Max and study from a world champion, I’ve little doubt I’ll study from his experience. I can’t wait to get going.”
Group boss Christian Horner mentioned Lawson’s performances had proven he was “an actual racer, not afraid to combine it with the very best and are available out on prime”.
“His arrival continues the staff’s lengthy historical past of selling from inside the Crimson Bull Junior Programme and he follows within the footsteps of championship and race-winning drivers resembling Sebastian Vettel and naturally, Max Verstappen,” he added.
“There’s little doubt that racing alongside Max, a four-time champion and undoubtedly one of many best drivers ever seen in F1, is a frightening job, however I’m certain Liam can rise to that problem and ship some excellent outcomes for us subsequent 12 months.”
