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Liam Lawson’s F1 future has been a central topic of discussion of late as he continues to be linked with a full-time drive for the 2025 campaign.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner clarified Liam Lawson’s F1 prospects for next season following a comment from Helmut Marko. Marko implied Lawson would drive for Red Bull in 2025, raising questions about Sergio Perez’s future with the team. Horner emphasized that Marko’s statement did not necessarily mean Perez would be replaced by Lawson and mentioned the possibility of Lawson securing a drive elsewhere. Red Bull confirmed Perez would remain for the current season despite performance concerns, with Horner expressing faith in Perez’s ability to bounce back. Horner stated that Red Bull believes in their current driver lineup and is supporting Perez through his challenges to help him regain his form.