Sergio Perez is heading for the Red Bull exit door (Image: Getty)
has reportedly been dropped by , with set to partner for the 2025 season.
According to , the decision has been made to part ways with Perez, with Lawson preferred to , despite the Japanese racer impressing in the post-season test in Abu Dhabi. Official confirmation of the move is expected later on Tuesday.
Perez scored just one top-nine finish in the final eight races of the campaign, labouring to a P8 Drivers’ Championship finish, 285 points behind team-mate and world champion Verstappen.
Such minimal points returns eventually cost a shot at defending their Constructors’ Championship title, and after a post-season review with shareholders, the decision has reportedly been made to drop the Mexican racer and hand Lawson a remarkable opportunity.
The New Zealander now finds himself in an unusual position. Lawson has started just 12 Grands Prix during his blossoming F1 career and must now do what and couldn’t in matching up against ‘s most successful driver.
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Liam Lawson will reportedly partner Max Verstappen in 2025 (Image: Getty)
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