showtime Liam Lawson Replaces Checo To Drive Alongside Max Verstappen At Red Bull In F1 2025 - How The Grid Looks So Far?

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RB driver Liam Lawson of New Zealand walks through paddock ahead of the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024.(AP Photo/Darko Bandic) RB driver Liam Lawson of New Zealand walks through paddock ahead of the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024.(AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

If not the best, then certainly one of the most thrilling seasons, Formula 1 in 2024 had it all — from the unrivalled dominance of Max Verstappen to the heartbreaking Ferrari farewell of Carlos Sainz. Andshowtime, one of the most overlooked yet significant downfall of Sergio Perez, that ultimately cost him his coveted Red Bull seat. As Checo departs, the rising star Liam Lawson steps in, ready to partner Verstappen for the 2025 season. (More Motorsport News)

The speculation was rife--Yuki Tsunoda or Liam Lawson? But just a day after Sergio Perez's (expected) departure from Red Bull, the team put an end to the debate announcing the 22-year-old New Zealander as the second driver for the 2025 Formula 1 season. Lawson had made a strong impression in just 11 races over two seasons earning him the front line.

The 2025 Formula 1 grid is shaping up with several changes. Here's how it looks as of now:

Red Bull Racing: Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson

Mercedes: George Russell and Kimi Antonelli

Ferrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton

McLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri

Aston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll

Alpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan

"It is a great honour to be nominated for the FIH Player of the Year Award again," the Indian defender stated in a Hockey India release.

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Williams: Alexander Albon and Carlos Sainz

RB: Yuki Tsunoda and Isack Hadjar

Sauber: Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto