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Red Bull has revealed it will make a decision on whether Liam Lawson is granted a permanent Formula 1 drive in September, but ruled out loaning him to a rival team. Lawson was overlooked to represent Red Bull’s rebranded sister squad, despite impressing when he replaced the sidelined Daniel Ricciardo at five races last season. […]
Liam Lawson was not chosen to represent Red Bull’s sister squad despite his solid performance in five races last season when he filled in for Daniel Ricciardo. Red Bull is currently considering promoting Lawson to the 2025 grid, potentially replacing Sergio Perez or Ricciardo. Yuki Tsunoda has been extended with Red Bull until 2025, and Lawson’s fate with the team will be decided in September. Red Bull has shown interest in retaining Perez and Ricciardo for 2025, which could prompt other teams like Sauber to pursue Lawson. Despite interest in loaning Lawson, Red Bull’s Helmut Marko has confirmed that the New Zealander will not be available for temporary arrangements. Isack Hadjar, a Red Bull prospect in Formula 2, is also being considered for a potential role in Formula 1, possibly following a path similar to Lawson.
