Liam Lawson named as Sergio Perez replacement with Red Bull

Lawson, who joined the Red Bull Junior Programme in 2019, steps in after 11 races for the RB team.

Liam Lawson will partner Max Verstappen at Red Bull (Tim Goode/PA)

New Zealander Liam Lawson has been confirmed as Sergio Perez’s replacement at Red Bull for next season.

It was announced on Wednesday that the Mexican driver had lost his seat after four years as Max Verstappen’s team-mate following a disappointing year.