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A new chapter is approaching for Red Bull as the Milton Keynes-based squad fields a fresh driver line-up this year.
Red Bull Racing has made a significant change for the new F1 season by signing Liam Lawson to partner Max Verstappen, who is expected to lead the team in his 11th F1 season and aim for his fifth consecutive title. Lawson, with only 11 grand prix starts, is less experienced than Sergio Perez, the previous driver dropped at the end of the 2024 season, who struggled to keep up with Verstappen. The team has learned to adjust its expectations for the second driver alongside Verstappen and plans to give Lawson time to develop, as seen in their challenging pre-season testing. Lawson is aware he won’t immediately be a consistent competitor, but will focus on gathering points and aiming for podium finishes throughout the season, as the team aims to do better in the constructors’ championship. The approach for Lawson is to provide him with less pressure and more support, allowing him to grow within the team without being rushed into matching Verstappen’s performance.
