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Liam Lawson took some getting used to the relatively comfortable off-season he enjoyed after being confirmed alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull in December.
Liam Lawson has been feeling “weird” during his F1 off-season due to the unusual circumstance of having a confirmed seat with Red Bull. This is the first time in his F1 career that he enters the winter break with a secured position, a situation that initially felt surreal to the New Zealander. Lawson’s future at Red Bull was solidified in early December after Sergio Perez’s departure, despite competition from his former teammate Yuki Tsunoda. Despite having raced in short stints in previous F1 seasons, the upcoming campaign will be the first time the 23-year-old will start a full season. Sitting alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull is considered challenging, but Lawson is embracing the opportunity and is determined to work hard to make everyone proud. His positive mindset and dedication were factors that appealed to Red Bull, ultimately securing him the seat.
