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It seems Liam Lawson’s F1 future is all but officially guaranteed.
RB team principal Laurent Mekies has all but confirmed Liam Lawson’s future in F1, stating that he is likely to secure a permanent place on the grid for the 2025 season following impressive performances, including scoring points in recent races. Mekies mentioned Lawson as a potential replacement for Sergio Perez at Red Bull Racing. The final decision on team line-ups for Red Bull and Racing Bulls will be made after the Abu Dhabi GP by Red Bull bosses Christian Horner and Helmut Marko. Mekies expressed his satisfaction with his current driver pairing of Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda and hinted at a continuation into the next season. While no official announcement has been made, Mekies indicated that Lawson’s presence in F1 next season, either with Racing Bulls or Red Bull, is highly likely.
