VCARB driver Liam Lawson has received immense praise from Red Bull team principal Christian Horner for his spectacular P9 finish at the United States Grand Prix

Liam Lawson made a strong start in his first F1 race after replacing Daniel Ricciardo at VCARB, doing his chances of earning a 2025 promotion to the main Red Bull team no harm at all

But Verstappen was not the only driver in the Red Bull fold that earned praise from the boss Sunday night. So too did Liam Lawson. When Red Bull decided to sideline Daniel Ricciardo and replace him at Visa Cash App RB F1 Team with Lawson,

Opinion - The performance of New Zealand driver Liam Lawson on his return to Formula One should have secured his future in the sport.

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VCARB driver Liam Lawson has opened up about a heartfelt exchange with ex-Formula 1 star Daniel Ricciardo, apologising to the veteran as Ricciardo’s departure from the Red Bull group was confirmed. This revelation comes after almost a year of speculation surrounding the future of both drivers in the sport,

Christian Horner was left very impressed by Liam Lawson's performance during the United States Grand Prix. The New Zealander hadn't competed in F1 since his five-race stint in 2023 but immediately scored points upon his return to the sport.

Even before the lights went out for the US GP, Red Bull saw Liam Lawson as a leading contender to partner Max Verstappen in 2025. The team’s internal confidence in Lawson has only grown, with the Kiwi delivering an immediately strong performance in his F1 comeback.