Racing Bulls announces Lawson for rest of 2025 season

The confirmation from the Faenza-based outfit brings to an end a week of speculation over Lawson's future as Max Verstappen's teammate, following a dismal start to the season.

Lawson had crashed out of the Australian Grand Prix before qualifying last in both sprint qualifying and qualifying for the grand prix itself in China last weekend, with speculation quickly turning to the revelation that a switch would be forthcoming - as reported by GPBlog on Tuesday.

A statement from Racing Bulls explained that "Red Bull are in the unique position of having four seats on the Formula 1 grid across Red Bull Racing and Racing Bulls. And as such, the team have made the decision to exercise a driver rotation that will see Yuki partner current and four-time world champion Max Verstappen.

Incredibly proud

Team principal Laurent Mekies said: "We're incredibly proud of Yuki earning his well deserved move to Red Bull Racing!

"His progress last year and more recently from the very start of 2025 has been nothing less than sensational. Personally and collectively, it has been an immense privilege to witness those progresses for all of us in Faenza and in Milton Keynes. 

"Yuki's energy and positivity has lightened up every corner of our factories and of our garage and he will always be a Racing Bull. We wish him all the success he deserves at RBR.

"Everyone here at Racing Bulls is looking forward to working with Liam to give him the best environment possible for him to shine in our car and express the talent we all know he has. He fit in so well last year and we cannot wait to challenge ourselves and grow as a team. 

"With Isack having started so strongly with us already, we know we have a young and strong line-up."