Liam Lawson is relishing the challenge of going up against Max Verstappen at Red Bull, despite the struggles of his predecessors.

Liam Lawson has set himself the “job” he has to do returning Red Bull to Formula 1 Constructors’ title glory alongside Max Verstappen. Lawson, with just 11 Grand Prix starts under his belt has been drafted into the senior Red Bull squad after Sergio Perez ’s 2024 campaign was a cascading tale of disappointment.

Liam Lawson must rise to the challenge of holding his own against Max Verstappen in the same machinery. Several drivers, from seasoned veterans to young prospects, have failed to replicate the Dutchman’s efforts.

Liam Lawson has undergone a change ahead of the 2025 Formula 1 season in a Red Bull announcement on social media. The 23-year-old will have the unenviable task of going up against Max Verstappen at Red Bull in 2025,

Red Bull was one of the teams that decided to change part of the line up for the new season. In place of Checo Perez, with the Mexican who has paid for the evident difficulties encountered in the last year and a half at the wheel of the Anglo-Austrian car,

Liam Lawson refused to get drawn into playing a supporting role to Max Verstappen at Red Bull in 2025, outlining that ensuring the team is challenging for the F1 constructors’ title is the “clear goal” for the new season. Lawson has been promoted to Red Bull after just 11 races in F1.

Max Verstappen is known for handling an unstable rear end and preferring a sharp front end in his F1 car, a driving style that sets him apart from many other drivers. However, Liam Lawson believes it's not necessary to try to mirror the four-time world champion's approach.