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Liam Jared Lawson (born 11 February 2002) is a New Zealand racing driver who competes in Formula One for Racing Bulls.
Key Information
Born in Hastings and raised in Pukekohe, Lawson began competitive kart racing aged six. Lawson—who is mentored by three-time New Zealand Grand Prix winner Ken Smith—graduated to junior formulae in 2015, winning his first title in the New Zealand Formula Ford Championship as a privateer. He finished runner-up in the 2017 Australian F4, 2018 ADAC F4 and 2019 Euroformula Open championships, before winning the Toyota Racing Series in 2019 with M2. Lawson then progressed to FIA Formula 3 in 2020 before moving to FIA Formula 2 in 2021, where he placed third the following season with Carlin. He also competed in the 2021 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters for Red Bull AF Corse alongside Alex Albon, finishing runner-up to Maximilian Götz amidst a controversial finale. Lawson then competed in the 2023 Super Formula Championship, finishing runner-up to Ritomo Miyata with Mugen.
A member of the Red Bull Junior Team since 2019, Lawson was a reserve driver for both Red Bull and AlphaTauri from 2022 to 2024. Lawson made his Formula One debut at the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix, replacing an injured Daniel Ricciardo at AlphaTauri for five Grands Prix in 2023, scoring his maiden points finish in Singapore. He replaced Ricciardo full-time at the re-branded Racing Bulls in 2024 from the United States Grand Prix onwards. Lawson was promoted to a full-time drive with parent team Red Bull for his 2025 campaign—replacing Sergio Pérez to partner Max Verstappen—but was demoted after the second round. Lawson is contracted to remain at Racing Bulls until at least the end of the 2026 season.
Early and personal life
[edit]Liam Jared Lawson was born on 11 February 2002 in Hastings, New Zealand.[1][2] He was raised in Pukekohe, which was home to Pukekohe Park Raceway, located in the Auckland Region of the North Island.[3] His parents sold their house to fund his racing career.[3]
Lawson selected the number 30 as his personal driver number in Formula One, which he had used since age eight in honour of his karting mentor.[4] He plays the guitar and has recorded music.[5]
Junior racing career
[edit]Karting
[edit]Lawson began karting in 2008, competing in numerous championships across New Zealand, including two karting titles in 2014. Each year, he returned to the Kartsport Auckland Go Kart Club on Rosebank Road, Avondale and competed in the big City of Sails race on Auckland Anniversary Weekend according to Speedhive myLaps, the transponder company that was used.[6][7][8][9][10][11]
Lower formulae
[edit]In 2015, Lawson made his single-seater debut in the Formula First Manfeild Winter Series with Sabre Motorsport, taking a win and ten podiums to finish second overall.[12] A few months later, he joined Sabre to contest the NZ Formula First championship, taking a win and three podiums on his way to sixth in the championship and the Rookie of the Year title.[13][14][15] The following year, Lawson graduated to the NZ F1600 Championship Series.[16] There he dominated proceedings, claiming fourteen of the fifteen victories on offer to become the youngest champion in not just the series' history, but the youngest ever Formula Ford champion in world at the time.[17]
In 2017, Lawson moved up to the Australian F4 championship with BRM, taking five wins to finish second in only his rookie season.[18][19] The following year, Lawson remained at Formula 4 level, moving across to contest the ADAC Formula 4 championship with Van Amersfoort Racing and received backing from Turner's, the New Zealand used car network that had previously sponsored IndyCar champion Scott Dixon.[20][21] Claiming three wins and three pole positions, Lawson's performances saw him claim his second consecutive F4 runner up position, behind Lirim Zendeli.[22]
Toyota Racing Series
[edit]In November 2018, Lawson joined M2 Competition for the 2019 championship.[23] Lawson dominated on debut at Highlands, taking two races wins by over nine-seconds each and won the Dorothy Smith Memorial Trophy as a result of winning Race 3.[24][25] Claiming three additional wins across the season, Lawson secured the title at the New Zealand Grand Prix after a season long battle with Ferrari junior and fellow countryman Marcus Armstrong.[26]
Euroformula Open Championship
[edit]Lawson had been set to join the inaugural season of the Formula European Masters with Motopark, alongside fellow Red Bull Junior Yuki Tsunoda, but followed the German outfit to the Euroformula Open Championship when Formula European Masters was cancelled due to a lack of entrants.[27][28][29] Lawson won the opening races at Paul Ricard, and also in Pau.[30][31] He would go on to take two more victories to become runner-up to Marino Sato.[32] He did however, win the rookies' championship.[33]
International Formula 3
[edit]In November 2018, Lawson competed in the season finale of the Asian F3 championship with Irish outfit Pinnacle Motorsport.[34] He proceeded to dominate the weekend, taking all wins, fastest laps and pole positions on offer to finish eighth in the championship.[35][36]
FIA Formula 3 Championship
[edit]2019
[edit]
In March 2019, Lawson joined MP Motorsport to contest the inaugural FIA Formula 3 Championship, alongside Richard Verschoor and Simo Laaksonen.[37] His debut at Barcelona proved challenging, qualifying lowest of the MP Motorsport drivers and retired from Race 1 due to a throttle motor failure.[38] Improvement followed in Paul Ricard, where he scored his first points with ninth place in Race 1 and further advanced to fifth in Race 2.[39][40] After failing to score in Austria, but rebounded in Silverstone and held the lead for half of the race before being overtaken by Leonardo Pulcini and Robert Shwartzman, eventually securing third place.[41] The result marked both Lawson's and MP Motorsport's first podium of the season.[42] Lawson endured scoreless rounds in Hungary and Spa-Francorchamps before returning to form in Monza. After qualifying thirteenth, he progressed to seventh in Race 1, giving him a front row start in Race 2. Although he dropped positions at the start, Lawson recovered and passed Fabio Scherer and Jake Hughes to finish second behind Yuki Tsunoda, earning his second podium.[43][44] In the final round in Sochi, Lawson made up ten positions in Race 2 to finish eighth, after overtaking Max Fewtrell and Christian Lundgaard on the last lap.[45] Overall, Lawson concluded the season eleventh in the championship with 41 points, scoring both of the team's podium finishes.
Macau Grand Prix
[edit]Just two weeks after the final round, Lawson was announced to compete at that year's Macau Grand Prix, remaining with MP Motorsport.[46] Lawson qualified fifteenth, but in the qualification race slipped back to twentieth, before eventually coming through to finish seventh.[47]
2020
[edit]Lawson moved to Hitech Grand Prix for the 2020 season, partnering Max Fewtrell and Red Bull junior Dennis Hauger.[48] He opened the season in Austria by qualifying twelfth and improving to sixth in the first race. and charged to sixth. In Race 2, Lawson climbed to third before overtaking Clément Novalak and David Beckmann to move into the race lead. He resisted late-race pressure from former teammate Richard Verschoor to secure his maiden Formula 3 victory.[49][50] During the second Austrian round, Lawson qualified tenth and finished eighth place in wet conditions in Race 1. Starting third in Race 2, he moved into the lead after passing Jake Hughes and Théo Pourchaire. A prolonged battle ultimately ended in a collision between the pair on lap 21, resulting in a double retirement which handed the win to Pourchaire.[51] Lawson endured a difficult weekend in Hungary, retiring from both races due to mechanical failures.[52]
From Silverstone onwards, Lawson scored points in every remaining race of the season. There, he narrowly missed out on pole position,[53] but overtook polesitter Logan Sargeant on the opening lap to claim his second win of the year.[54][55] He added a seventh place in Race 2. During the second Silverstone round, Lawson again qualified second[56] and finished third in the opening race,[57] before narrowly missing a podium in Race 2 after running wide while battling Pourchaire.[58] In Barcelona, Lawson qualified third despite an engine issue compromising his pole position attempt.[59] He finished second in Race 1 after overtaking Sargeant late on;[60] followed by seventh in Race 2, which elevated him to third in the championship standings.[61]
In Spa-Francorchamps, Lawson finished seventh in Race 1 and recovered to third in Race 2 after losing positions at the start.[62] Lawson initially qualified fourth in Monza. Lawson inherited pole position in Monza following post-qualifying penalties.[63] Damage sustained in early contact with Matteo Nannini limited him to sixth in Race 1. In Race 2, he finished second on the road after briefly leading, but a post-race penalty for forcing another driver off-track dropped him to seventh.[64] He concluded his season in Mugello, by finishing tenth in the first race, before dominating Race 2 to secure his third victory of the season.[65] Lawson finished fifth in the championship with 143 points, recording three wins and six podiums throughout the season.
Road to Indy
[edit]In December 2017, Lawson partook in the Mazda Road to Indy Shootout, finishing as the fastest driver but losing out on the scholarship to Ireland's Keith Donegan.[66][67][68]
FIA Formula 2 Championship
[edit]2021
[edit]On January 2021, Lawson was announced to be competing in the FIA Formula 2 Championship with Hitech Grand Prix alongside Jüri Vips.[69] Lawson qualified eighth on his debut in Bahrain. In the opening sprint race, he made a strong start to take the lead and successfully defended against late pressure from Jehan Daruvala to secure his maiden win on debut.[70][71] His fortunes were reversed in the second sprint however, as Lawson was taken out by Felipe Drugovich in a three-way scrap for third place.[72] Nevertheless, he redeemed himself with third place in the feature after a pass on Richard Verschoor on the last lap.[73][74] Lawson ended the opening round second in the championship. In Monaco, Lawson qualified twelfth and finished ninth in the first sprint race. He started the second sprint from pole position after Marcus Armstrong was unable to take the grid. After briefly losing the lead, Lawson reclaimed first place with an overtake on Oscar Piastri at Rascasse and went on to take the chequered flag in first.[75] However, he was later disqualified for using a prohibited throttle map, handing victory to Dan Ticktum.[76] He later described his disqualification as "hard to swallow".[77] He finished seventh in the feature race.[78]
Lawson claimed his maiden pole position in Baku, forming a front row for Hitech.[79][80] His opening sprint race ended early after contact with Piastri broke his suspension,[81] but recovered to finish seventh in the second sprint despite a power loss.[82] In the feature race, an aggressive defence on Théo Pourchaire during the opening lap earned Lawson a ten-second penalty; he eventually finished sixth.[83] In Silverstone, Lawson qualified eleventh and scored points in both sprint races, finishing seventh and fifth respectively. He placed just outside the points in the feature race.[84][85] In Monza, Lawson qualified fourth but front wing damage forced him into a pit stop early during the opening sprint race; he managed to recover to fifth.[86] He finished fourth in the second sprint and ran as high as second in the feature race before retiring due to a power issue.[87] Lawson qualified eighth in Sochi,[88] but retired from the first sprint after damaging his suspension while running third.[89] Lawson finished seventh in the feature race after a slow start.[90]
In Jeddah, Lawson qualified tenth and started from reverse pole in the first sprint, but was outdragged by Marcus Armstrong on the opening lap; nevertheless he finished second which marked his first podium since Bahrain.[91][92] He retired from the second sprint after crashing out late in the race,[93] and finished ninth in an aborted feature race.[94] Lawson qualified seventh for the Yas Marina finale. He finished fifth and sixth in the sprint races,[95] but retired from the feature race due to an engine issue.[96] Lawson concluded his rookie season ninth in the championship with 103 points, scoring one win and three podiums.[97]
2022
[edit]
Lawson switched that he would race for Carlin in the 2022 season alongside American Logan Sargeant.[98][99]
He began his campaign strongly in Bahrain, qualifying sixth. He finished third in the sprint after passing Ralph Boschung late,[100] and followed this with second place in the feature race after avoiding incidents among the leading runners, thereby coming away with a double podium.[101] Following the round, Lawson noted that he felt more comfortable in Formula 2 after contesting a dual campaign in the 2021 DTM season.[102] In Jeddah, Lawson qualified fifth and soon found himself in podium contention during the sprint race after Dennis Hauger's pit lane error. Following a safety car restart, he swiftly overcame Calan Williams and Jake Hughes to secure his first win of the season.[103] He was set to continue his podium streak running third during the feature race, but retired due to a loose wheel immediately after his pit stop,[104][105] nevertheless he retained second place in the championship.
Lawson endured a difficult triple-header thereafter. In Imola, he qualified fourteenth and recovered to eighth in the sprint race,[106] but retired from the feature race after a steering wheel failure caused a crash.[107] In Barcelona, Lawson qualified sixteenth and narrowly missed points in the sprint race.[108] Despite a strong start in the feature race, he faded to ninth after losing places to cars on fresher tyres.[109] In Monaco, Lawson initially secured pole position,[110] but his lap was deleted for failing to slow under yellow flags, and he received a five-place grid penalty for the sprint race.[111] He scored a point with eighth in the sprint but stalled on the grid in the feature race and later retired with engine issues.[112] Lawson returned to form in Baku, qualifying second.[113] He finished third after a strong restart late in the race saw him gain multiple positions,[114] but suffered a puncture after being hit by Jack Doohan in the feature race; he was forced to pit which resulted in a fifteenth place finish.[115]

In Silverstone, Lawson qualified fifth. Contact in the sprint race caused front wing damage which necessitated a pit stop, and he finished 20th. In the feature race, he made a strong start to move into third, and held the position to take another podium.[116] In the Austria, Lawson qualified fourteenth and retired from the sprint race after stalling on the grid and encountering technical issues.[117] He salvaged a point with tenth in the feature race after opting for slick tyres at the start.[118] Lawson qualified ninth in Paul Ricard.[119] After briefly losing second at the start of the sprint race, Lawson eventually made the move for the lead with a late pass on Jehan Daruvala, earning him his second win of the year.[120][121] He finished sixth in the feature race.[122] In Hungary, Lawson qualified eleventh and recovered to sixth in the sprint race.[123] He placed seventh in the feature race on the alternate strategy.[124]
At Spa-Francorchamps, Lawson qualified sixth. A good start moved him into second at the start, before overtaking Ralph Boschung on the next lap to secure another victory.[125][126] He followed this with a third place in the feature race after a battle with Enzo Fittipaldi.[127] In Zandvoort, Lawson qualified sixth position and finished fourth in the sprint race after overtaking Vips at the start.[128] A strategy gamble on hard tyres in the feature race was compromised by a safety car, leaving him twelfth at the finish.[129] In Monza, Lawson qualified second.[130] He recovered from an average start in the sprint race to finish sixth,[131] later promoted to fifth following a post-race penalty for Richard Verschoor.[132] In the feature race, Lawson briefly led after overtaking Doohan at the start but lost time after failing to capitalise on a pit stop under the safety car. He was later spun around by Vips which caused front wing damage, and eventually finished thirteenth.[133] At the Abu Dhabi finale, Lawson qualified ninth and secured his fourth victory of the season in the sprint race after overtaking Verschoor.[134][135] In the feature race, he finished third after an early pit stop proved successful.[136] Lawson concluded the season third in the drivers' championship with 149 points, four victories and ten podiums.[137]
Formula One career
[edit]In February 2019, Lawson joined the Red Bull Junior Team.[138]
In July 2021, Lawson got his first experience in an F1 car at the 2021 Goodwood Festival of Speed, driving the 2011 Red Bull RB7.[139] Lawson took part in the Young Driver Test at the Yas Marina Circuit at the end of the 2021 season with Scuderia AlphaTauri, driving the AT02.[140] For the 2022 season, he served as a reserve/test driver for AlphaTauri. In March 2022 Franz Tost revealed that Lawson would make his Formula One debut in a free practice session for them during the season.[141][142] He made his free practice debut at the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix.[143][144]
Following then-reserve driver Jüri Vips' exclamation of the racial slur "nigga" during a Twitch livestream (in which, incidentally, Lawson was also present) during June 2022, team principal Christian Horner confirmed that Lawson had been promoted to replace Vips as the reserve driver for Red Bull Racing, sharing this role with AlphaTauri.[145] Lawson made another FP1 appearance with AlphaTauri at the 2022 Mexico City Grand Prix.[146][147] He made his Red Bull debut during practice at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.[148] Lawson then took part in the post-season tests in Abu Dhabi driving the Red Bull.[149]
Lawson continued as reserve driver for Red Bull and AlphaTauri in 2023.[150] In February, he drove the RB7 for a demonstration run during the 2023 Bathurst 12 Hour.[151] Following the British Grand Prix, Nyck de Vries was removed from his seat at AlphaTauri, with Daniel Ricciardo being chosen ahead of Lawson to replace the Dutchman.[152] Following the announcement, Lawson stated that he "understood their decision" and commented that jumping in mid-season would be "extremely tough".[153]
AlphaTauri / Racing Bulls (2023–2024)
[edit]2023: Debut in a reserve role
[edit]Lawson made his Formula One debut at the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix for AlphaTauri, temporarily replacing Ricciardo after he sustained a broken hand in a crash in Friday's second free practice session.[154][155][156] With limited practice time which included a spin, he qualified in 20th.[157] Despite a ten-second penalty for impeding Kevin Magnussen in the pits, Lawson finished in 13th place in a challenging and eventful debut race.[158] Most notably, it included battling with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and finishing higher than his AlphaTauri teammate Yuki Tsunoda.[159][160] On 28 August 2023, AlphaTauri team principal Franz Tost stated that Lawson would likely continue to race for the team at the 2023 Italian Grand Prix.[161] This statement was confirmed hours later, as Lawson would also be keeping his replacement role until Ricciardo is fit to race.[162] Lawson qualified in 12th place at the 2023 Italian Grand Prix and finished in 11th place.[163] At the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix, Lawson qualified a career-best tenth place, most notably, knocking championship leader Max Verstappen out of the second part of qualifying.[164][165] After fending off Alex Albon during the last laps, Lawson finished the race in ninth, scoring points for the first time in Formula One as well as becoming the second AlphaTauri driver that year to score.[166]
Lawson finished in eleventh at the 2023 Japanese Grand Prix, ahead of Tsunoda in 12th.[167] Lawson endured a rough final appearance at the Qatar Grand Prix,[168] where he spun out of the sprint and finished last of the runners during the race.[169][170] Ricciardo was well enough to return for the following United States Grand Prix, and Lawson returned to his reserve role.[171]
2024: Late-season stint
[edit]Lawson continued his role as reserve driver for Red Bull Racing and RB Formula One Team (the rebranded AlphaTauri) in 2024.[172] Lawson completed a filming day with the Red Bull RB20 in mid-July at Silverstone, following the British Grand Prix.[173] At the end of July, he completed another day of testing for RB with the 2022 AlphaTauri AT03 at Imola.[174] Due to poor performances by Ricciardo in the early parts of the season, rumors speculated that Lawson could replace him mid-season, but Ricciardo denied later in the season that manager Helmut Marko had threatened to do so.[175]
Ricciardo was dropped by RB after the Singapore Grand Prix, with Lawson replacing him for the remaining six rounds of the season.[176] At the United States Grand Prix, Lawson started 19th due to engine penalties.[177] Starting on the hard tyre, Lawson went long and was able to jump teammate Tsunoda during the pit stops. His efforts yielded him ninth place, which received praise from Christian Horner.[178][179] Lawson qualified for the Mexico City Grand Prix in 12th.[180] He had a contentious battle in the race with Red Bull driver Sergio Pérez, and made contact with him, causing Lawson to raise his middle finger at him after passing him a few laps later. He ultimately finished one place ahead of Pérez in 16th, and later apologised as he admitted that it was "not something that [I] should have done".[181][182] After narrowly missing out on points in his first sprint at the São Paulo Grand Prix, Lawson produced his best qualifying result to date in a rain-hit session, securing fifth on the grid, two places behind Tsunoda.[183] In the race, although he was spun by Oscar Piastri on lap 26, Lawson was able to withstand the treacherous conditions and finish in ninth place.[184]
At the Las Vegas Grand Prix, starting 14th, Lawson attempted a one-stop strategy, but a long second stint left him pitting late and he eventually finished 16th.[185] Lawson had a miserable Qatar Grand Prix, colliding with Valtteri Bottas in the opening laps which earned him a ten-second penalty. Attaining floor damage from the contact, he was left to finish in 13th place.[186] At the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Lawson had another troubled race when his front left wheel was not fitted correctly during his pit stop, forcing him to pit again. A mechanical issue later forced him out of the race with three laps remaining.[187] Lawson finished the season 21st in the standings, collecting four points across the six Grand Prix he competed in.
Red Bull (2025)
[edit]Lawson was promoted to Red Bull in 2025 to replace Sergio Pérez, partnering defending four-time World Drivers' Champion Max Verstappen.[1] At the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, he qualified eighteenth before crashing out of the race in changing conditions.[188][189] Lawson qualified last for both the sprint and main race in China, finishing fourteenth at the former and twelfth at the latter following three disqualifications—and a penalty for Jack Doohan—ahead of him; Red Bull opened discussions to replace him with Yuki Tsunoda after his performances in the opening two rounds.[190]
Return to Racing Bulls (2025–present)
[edit]2025: Mid-season demotion
[edit]
Lawson was replaced by Yuki Tsunoda from the Japanese Grand Prix onwards, with Lawson moving back to Racing Bulls to partner FIA Formula 2 runner-up Isack Hadjar for the remainder of 2025.[191] Team adviser Helmut Marko admitted Red Bull "made a mistake" in their decision to promote Lawson only 11 Grands Prix into his career, adding that he "lost confidence and [couldn't] show his real potential".[192] He finished seventeenth on his return after a strategic error, having qualified fourteenth.[193] Lawson received two penalties as he finished sixteenth at the Bahrain Grand Prix: one for causing a collision with Lance Stroll and another with Nico Hülkenberg.[194] He finished eleventh in Saudi Arabia, dropped to twelfth after receiving a 10-second time penalty for leaving the circuit.[195] He finished thirteenth in the Miami sprint after receiving a five-second penalty for a collision with Fernando Alonso,[196] and retired during the main race due to floor damage.[197] He scored his first points of the season at the Monaco Grand Prix, where he played a key role in helping teammate Hadjar finish sixth, as he claimed eighth. He scored points again at the Austrian Grand Prix in a career-best sixth. He sustained terminal damage after colliding with Esteban Ocon on the opening lap of the British Grand Prix. Lawson finished eighth at both the Belgian and Hungarian Grands Prix, holding Max Verstappen behind him at the latter. Lawson broke both his qualifying and race finish records at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, qualifying third and finishing fifth. Lawson finished 15th at the Singapore Grand Prix, remaining 9 points adrift of Hadjar in the drivers' standings.[198]
2026: New regulations
[edit]Lawson is contracted to remain at Racing Bulls in 2026, partnered by rookie Arvid Lindblad.[199]
Other racing
[edit]Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (2021)
[edit]Lawson competed in the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) in 2021, driving a Red Bull-sponsored Ferrari 488 GT3 for AF Corse alongside Formula One reserve driver Alex Albon.[200] He competed in the championship concurrently with his rookie Formula 2 campaign. Lawson made an immediate impact on his debut in Monza, winning the opening race. In doing so, he became the youngest-ever race winner in the DTM history.[201][202] After a spin in the second Monza race costed him a points finish, he finished second in both races at the Lausitzring, leading the second race before losing the win due to an issue during his pit stop.[203][204] Following a challenging mid-season run in which he failed to score points in three of the next four races,[205] Lawson returned to winning form at the Red Bull Ring. He secured his first pole position and later converted into his second victory during the opening race.[206] The following day, Lawson claimed another win after starting second, strengthening his title challenge.[207]
Lawson continued to score consistently in the latter stages of the season, recording four podium finishes and a fourth-place finish over the next five races,[208][209] Heading into the final race at the Norisring, he qualified on pole position and led the drivers' championship by 19 points over Kelvin van der Linde, with Maximilian Götz a further three points adrift of van der Linde.[210] However, Lawson's championship unravelled at the start when contact with van der Linde on the opening lap damaged his car, which left him lapping significantly off the pace after rejoining. Furthermore, Mercedes team orders to Lucas Auer and Philip Ellis enabled Götz to move into the lead and secure the victory, putting him three points ahead of Lawson.[211] Van der Linde was later given a five-second penalty for his involvement in the opening-lap incident.[212] Lawson finished the season runner-up in the drivers' championship. Following the conclusion of the campaign, he expressed his dissatisfaction of the title outcome, stating that van der Linde was "the dirtiest guy [he's] ever raced against." Lawson also stated that he no longer intended to remain in the series.[213]
Super Formula (2023)
[edit]Lawson left Formula 2 at the end of 2022 and contested the 2023 Super Formula Championship with reigning champions Team Mugen alongside two-time drivers' champion Tomoki Nojiri.[214] He made an immediate impression, qualifying third for his series debut in Fuji and becoming the first driver to win on their Japanese Top Formula debut since 1978.[215][216][217] In the second race, Lawson ran in third, but a safety car infringement penalty demoted him to fifth.[218][219] In Suzuka, he qualified ninth[220] but recovered strongly to finish fourth.[221] In Autopolis, he qualified second while teammate Nojiri was sidelined due to a collapsed lung,[222] Lawson managed to undercut polesitter Sho Tsuboi during the pit cycle and resisted a late charge from Ritomo Miyata to secure the win, moving him into the championship lead.[223][224] A more difficult weekend followed in Sugo, qualifying sixth.[225] A radio miscommunication during the race limited Lawson to fifth, allowing Miyata to take a 12-point lead in the standings.[226] Lawson responded decisively in the second Fuji round, claiming his second win and closing the championship deficit to a single point.[227][228]
In Motegi, Lawson qualified third, scoring a point and briefly taking the championship lead.[229] However, he spun at the while attempting to pass Nojiri, triggering a multi-car pileup which red-flagged the race.[230] A subsequent drive-through penalty for work carried out on his car under red-flag conditions left him classified thirteenth.[231] Lawson praised his team's efforts in repairing his car in time for the restart.[232] Heading into the Suzuka double-header finale, Lawson trailed Miyata by eight points. He qualified seventh for the opening race[233] but an early red flag confined him to sixth.[234] Lawson then took his first and only pole of the season for the second race.[235] He lost the lead to Kakunoshin Ota at the start and ultimately finished second.[236] Lawson concluded the season runner-up in the standings recording one pole, three wins, four podiums and 106.5 points.[237]
Lawson did not continue in Super Formula for 2024, opting to focus full-time on his reserve driver commitments, and was replaced in his seat by Ayumu Iwasa.[238]
Karting record
[edit]Karting career summary
[edit]| Season | Series | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Kartsport NZ Schools Championship — Cadet | 13th | |
| Kartsport NZ National Sprint Championship — Cadet | 12th | ||
| NZ Top Half Series — Cadet | |||
| Kartsport Auckland City of Sails — Cadet Raket | |||
| Blossom Festival — Cadet | 3rd | ||
| 2012 | Kartsport NZ Schools Championship — 100cc Junior Restricted | 8th | |
| Kartsport NZ National Sprint Championship — Cadet | 3rd | ||
| Kartsport NZ North Island Sprint Championship — 100cc Junior Restricted | 6th | ||
| NZ Top Half Series — 100cc Junior Yamaha | 7th | ||
| NZ Top Half Series — Cadet | 21st | ||
| Kartsport Auckland City of Sails — Cadet Raket | 5th | ||
| CIK Trophy of New Zealand Challenge Cup — Cadet | 1st | ||
| 2013 | Kartsport NZ Schools Championship — 100cc Junior Restricted | 2nd | |
| Kartsport NZ National Sprint Championship — 100cc Junior Restricted Yamaha | 5th | ||
| Kartsport NZ North Island Sprint Championship — 100cc Junior Restricted | 4th | ||
| NZ Top Half Series — 100cc Junior Yamaha | 10th | ||
| Kartsport Auckland City of Sails — 100cc Junior Restricted | 4th | ||
| 2014 | Kartsport NZ Schools Championship — 100cc Junior Restricted | 1st | |
| Kartsport NZ National Sprint Championship — 100cc Junior Restricted Yamaha | 1st | ||
| Kartsport NZ North Island Sprint Championship — Rotax Junior | 7th | ||
| NZ Top Half Series — 100cc Junior Yamaha | |||
| Blossom Festival — Rotax Junior | 1st | ||
| Kartsport Auckland City of Sails — 100cc Junior Restricted | 3rd | ||
| 2015 | Kartsport NZ National Sprint Championship — Rotax Junior | 3rd | |
| Kartsport NZ National Sprint Championship — 100cc Junior Restricted Yamaha | 11th | ||
| NZ Top Half Series — Formula Junior | |||
| 2021 | Kartsport Auckland City of Sails — Rotax Light | Josh Hart Racing | 1st |
| Kartsport Auckland City of Sails — DD2 | 1st | ||
| 2022 | Kartsport Auckland City of Sails — KZ2 | 17th | |
| CIK Trophy of New Zealand — KZ2 | 11th | ||
| 2023 | Kartsport Auckland City of Sails — KZ2 | IKS | 1st |
| CIK Trophy of New Zealand — KZ2 | 3rd | ||
| Hampton Downs Racing Academy - Kartstars New Zealand — KZ2 | 16th |
Racing record
[edit]Racing career summary
[edit]Complete Australian Formula 4 Championship results
[edit](key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate points for the fastest lap of top ten finishers)
| Year | Entrant | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | DC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Team BRM | SAN1 1 2 |
SAN1 2 2 |
SAN1 3 1 |
SAN2 1 1 |
SAN2 2 2 |
SAN2 3 2 |
BAR 1 3 |
BAR 2 1 |
BAR 3 9 |
PHI 1 3 |
PHI 2 10 |
PHI 3 7 |
QLD 1 10 |
QLD 2 4 |
QLD 3 6 |
SYD 1 6 |
SYD 2 6 |
SYD 3 3 |
SUR 1 1 |
SUR 2 4 |
SUR 3 1 |
2nd | 300 |
Complete ADAC Formula 4 Championship results
[edit](key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate points for the fastest lap of top ten finishers)
| Year | Entrant | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | DC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Van Amersfoort Racing | OSC 1 3 |
OSC 2 17 |
OSC 3 17 |
HOC1 1 2 |
HOC1 2 2 |
HOC1 3 6 |
LAU 1 1 |
LAU 2 2 |
LAU 3 1 |
RBR 1 3 |
RBR 2 6 |
RBR 3 1 |
HOC2 1 2 |
HOC2 2 18 |
NÜR 1 6 |
NÜR 2 15 |
NÜR 3 14 |
HOC3 1 2 |
HOC3 2 3 |
HOC3 3 16 |
2nd | 234 |
Complete Toyota Racing Series results
[edit](key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate points for the fastest lap of top ten finishers)
| Year | Entrant | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | DC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | M2 Competition | HIG 1 1 |
HIG 2 5 |
HIG 3 1 |
TER 1 2 |
TER 2 C |
TER 3 C |
HMP 1 7 |
HMP 2 3 |
HMP 3 1 |
HMP 4 Ret |
TAU 1 1 |
TAU 2 2 |
TAU 3 3 |
TAU 4 3 |
MAN 1 2 |
MAN 2 5 |
MAN 3 1 |
1st | 356 |
| 2020 | M2 Competition | HIG 1 1 |
HIG 2 5 |
HIG 3 1 |
TER 1 6 |
TER 2 3 |
TER 3 1 |
HMP 1 2 |
HMP 2 2 |
HMP 3 Ret |
PUK 1 1 |
PUK 2 4 |
PUK 3 1 |
MAN 1 2 |
MAN 2 5 |
MAN 3 3 |
2nd | 356 | ||
Complete New Zealand Grand Prix results
[edit]| Year | Team | Car | Qualifying | Main race |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Tatuus FT-50 - Toyota | 2nd | 1st | |
| 2020 | Tatuus FT-50 - Toyota | 3rd | 3rd |
Complete Euroformula Open Championship results
[edit](key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate points for the fastest lap of top ten finishers)
| Year | Entrant | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | DC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Team Motopark | LEC 1 1 |
LEC 2 4 |
PAU 1 1 |
PAU 2 Ret |
HOC 1 3 |
HOC 2 5 |
SPA 1 3 |
SPA 2 Ret |
HUN 1 3 |
HUN 2 10 |
RBR 1 |
RBR 2 |
SIL 1 |
SIL 2 |
CAT 1 1 |
CAT 2 6 |
MNZ 1 Ret |
MNZ 2 1 |
2nd | 179 |
Complete FIA Formula 3 Championship results
[edit](key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate points for the fastest lap of top ten finishers)
| Year | Entrant | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | DC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | MP Motorsport | CAT FEA NC |
CAT SPR 17 |
LEC FEA 9 |
LEC SPR 5 |
RBR FEA 14 |
RBR SPR 25 |
SIL FEA 8 |
SIL SPR 3 |
HUN FEA 16 |
HUN SPR 9 |
SPA FEA 12 |
SPA SPR 19 |
MNZ FEA 7 |
MNZ SPR 2 |
SOC FEA 18 |
SOC SPR 8 |
11th | 41 | ||
| 2020 | Hitech Grand Prix | RBR FEA 6 |
RBR SPR 1 |
RBR‡ FEA 8 |
RBR SPR Ret |
HUN FEA Ret |
HUN SPR Ret |
SIL FEA 1 |
SIL SPR 4 |
SIL FEA 3 |
SIL SPR 5 |
CAT FEA 2 |
CAT SPR 7 |
SPA FEA 9 |
SPA SPR 3 |
MNZ FEA 6 |
MNZ SPR 7 |
MUG FEA 10 |
MUG SPR 1 |
5th | 143 |
‡ Half points were awarded, as less than 75% of the scheduled distance was completed.
Complete Macau Grand Prix results
[edit]| Year | Team | Car | Qualifying | Quali race | Main race |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Dallara F3 2019 | 15th | 20th | 7th |
Complete FIA Formula 2 Championship results
[edit](key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate points for the fastest lap of top ten finishers)
| Year | Entrant | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | DC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Hitech Grand Prix | BHR SP1 1 |
BHR SP2 Ret |
BHR FEA 3 |
MCO SP1 9 |
MCO SP2 DSQ |
MCO FEA 7 |
BAK SP1 Ret |
BAK SP2 7 |
BAK FEA 6 |
SIL SP1 7 |
SIL SP2 5 |
SIL FEA 11 |
MNZ SP1 5 |
MNZ SP2 4 |
MNZ FEA Ret |
SOC SP1 Ret |
SOC SP2 C |
SOC FEA 7 |
JED SP1 2 |
JED SP2 Ret |
JED FEA 9‡ |
YMC SP1 5 |
YMC SP2 6 |
YMC FEA 20† |
9th | 103 | ||||
| 2022 | Carlin | BHR SPR 3 |
BHR FEA 2 |
JED SPR 1 |
JED FEA Ret |
IMO SPR 8 |
IMO FEA Ret |
CAT SPR 9 |
CAT FEA 9 |
MCO SPR 8 |
MCO FEA Ret |
BAK SPR 3 |
BAK FEA 15 |
SIL SPR 20 |
SIL FEA 3 |
RBR SPR Ret |
RBR FEA 10 |
LEC SPR 1 |
LEC FEA 6 |
HUN SPR 6 |
HUN FEA 7 |
SPA SPR 1 |
SPA FEA 3 |
ZAN SPR 4 |
ZAN FEA 12 |
MNZ SPR 5 |
MNZ FEA 13 |
YMC SPR 1 |
YMC FEA 3 |
3rd | 149 |
‡ Half points awarded as less than 75% of race distance was completed.
† Driver did not finish the race, but were classified, as they completed more than 90% of the race distance.
Complete Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters results
[edit](key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)
| Year | Team | Car | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | Pos | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Red Bull AF Corse | Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo 2020 | MNZ 1 1 |
MNZ 2 13 |
LAU 1 2 |
LAU 2 2 |
ZOL 1 Ret |
ZOL 2 3 |
NÜR 1 13 |
NÜR 2 Ret |
RBR 1 1 |
RBR 2 1 |
ASS 1 3 |
ASS 2 2 |
HOC 1 4 |
HOC 2 2 |
NOR 1 3 |
NOR 2 NC |
2nd | 227 |
Complete Super Formula results
[edit](key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)
| Year | Team | Engine | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | DC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Team Mugen | Honda | FUJ 13 |
FUJ 5 |
SUZ 4 |
AUT 12 |
SUG 5 |
FUJ 12 |
MOT 133 |
SUZ 6‡ |
SUZ 21 |
2nd | 106.5 |
‡ Half points awarded as less than 75% of race distance was completed.
Complete Formula One results
[edit](key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)
| Year | Entrant | Chassis | Engine | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | WDC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Scuderia AlphaTauri | AlphaTauri AT03 | Red Bull RBPTH001 1.6 V6 t | BHR | SAU | AUS | EMI | MIA | ESP | MON | AZE | CAN | GBR | AUT | FRA | HUN | BEL TD |
NED | ITA | SIN | JPN | USA | MXC TD |
SAP | – | – | |||
| Oracle Red Bull Racing | Red Bull RB18 | ABU TD |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | Scuderia AlphaTauri | AlphaTauri AT04 | Honda RBPTH001 1.6 V6 t | BHR | SAU | AUS | AZE | MIA | MON | ESP | CAN | AUT | GBR | HUN | BEL | NED 13 |
ITA 11 |
SIN 9 |
JPN 11 |
QAT 17 |
USA | MXC | SAP | LVG | ABU | 20th | 2 | ||
| 2024 | Visa Cash App RB F1 Team | RB VCARB 01 | Honda RBPTH002 1.6 V6 t | BHR | SAU | AUS | JPN | CHN | MIA | EMI | MON | CAN | ESP | AUT | GBR | HUN | BEL | NED | ITA | AZE | SIN | USA 9 |
MXC 16 |
SAP 9 |
LVG 16 |
QAT 14 |
ABU 17† |
21st | 4 |
| 2025 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | Red Bull RB21 | Honda RBPTH003 1.6 V6 t | AUS Ret |
CHN 12 |
14th | 38 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team | Racing Bulls VCARB 02 | JPN 17 |
BHR 16 |
SAU 12 |
MIA Ret |
EMI 14 |
MON 8 |
ESP 11 |
CAN Ret |
AUT 6 |
GBR Ret |
BEL 8 |
HUN 8 |
NED 12 |
ITA 14 |
AZE 5 |
SIN 15 |
USA 11 |
MXC Ret |
SAP 7 |
LVG 14 |
QAT 9 |
ABU 18 | ||||||
† Did not finish, but was classified as he had completed more than 90% of the race distance.
Notes
[edit]- ^ Lawson selected the number 30 as his personal driver number, per FIA regulations; in 2023, he competed using the standard reserve number 40 for AlphaTauri.
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External links
[edit]- Official website
- Liam Lawson career summary at DriverDB.com
- Liam Lawson at IMDb
- Liam Lawson driver statistics at Racing-Reference
Liam Lawson
View on GrokipediaEarly life and personal background
Early life
Liam Lawson was born on 11 February 2002 in Hastings, New Zealand.[4] He was raised in Pukekohe, near Auckland, where he developed an early interest in motorsport.[15] Lawson is the son of Jared and Kristy Lawson, with his father, a racing enthusiast, playing a pivotal role in nurturing his passion for the sport from a young age.[16] The family received early support from the local motorsport community, which helped facilitate his introduction to racing.[17] Lawson's first experience with a go-kart came at age six, when he received his initial kart and began driving at local tracks such as the Mt Wellington Kart Club in Auckland.[18] He started competitive karting the following year in 2009, competing in the Cadets class and quickly showing promise through early local successes that drew national interest.[4] These formative years in New Zealand's karting scene laid the foundation for his progression to single-seaters in 2015.[19]Family and personal interests
Liam Lawson was born in Hastings, New Zealand, to parents Jared and Kristy Lawson, and raised in the nearby town of Pukekohe. His father, Jared, is the general manager at Mainstream Global, a New Zealand-based logistics firm specializing in data storage and transfer solutions.[20] His mother, Kristy, works as a dental assistant at Rob King Dental Surgery.[20] The couple has four other children: older sisters Jessica and Holly, younger brother Marcos, and younger sister Leah.[21] Lawson's family provided unwavering support for his early racing pursuits, including selling their home in Pukekohe to finance his karting career abroad, a sacrifice that allowed him to relocate to Europe at age 16.[17] Lawson attended Pukekohe High School from 2015 to 2017, completing up to Year 11 before leaving to focus on his racing commitments in Europe.[22] In his personal life, Lawson follows a disciplined fitness regimen, incorporating gym sessions and specialized neck-strengthening exercises to withstand the physical demands of Formula One driving.[23] He is an avid sim racer, using high-end simulator setups not only for track preparation but also as a recreational outlet to refine his skills.[24] Lawson takes pride in his New Zealand heritage, often highlighting his Kiwi roots, and has engaged in philanthropy by auctioning his first car—a modified Subaru Forester—to raise funds for I AM HOPE, a mental health charity supporting young New Zealanders.[25] He also collects luxury watches, favoring sporty models like those from TAG Heuer, and experiments with fashion to develop a distinctive personal style.[23] Since moving to Europe in 2018 to advance his racing career, Lawson has been based in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, near the Red Bull Racing headquarters, while preserving strong family ties and frequent visits to New Zealand.[23]Junior racing career
Karting
Liam Lawson began his racing career in karting at the age of six in 2008, competing initially in the Cadet class at local New Zealand clubs such as Mt Wellington Kart Club.[26][4] By 2013, at age 11, he had progressed to the Junior Restricted 100cc Yamaha class, securing second place in the Kartsport NZ Schools Championship and competing in the NZ National Sprint Championship, where he achieved consistent top finishes.[26][27] During the 2013-2014 seasons, Lawson participated in various regional events, including podium results at the Hawke's Bay Kart Club's Blossom Festival, where he excelled in the 125cc Rotax Max Junior class by winning seven out of eight races in September 2014.[28] In 2014, Lawson dominated the national level, clinching two major titles in the Junior Restricted 100cc Yamaha category. He won the NZ National Sprint Championship at the Easter meeting in Pukekohe, outperforming competitors like Jayden Pahl to take the overall class victory. Later that year, he secured the Kartsport NZ National Schools Championship title at the July event in Hamilton, marking his second national win of the season and solidifying his reputation as a top junior karter in New Zealand.[29][26] Following his successful 2014 campaign, Lawson briefly continued in 2015, finishing third in the NZ National Kart Championship in the Junior Restricted class before transitioning to single-seater racing later that year at age 13. This move came after he had established dominance in New Zealand karting, prompting his shift to the Formula First Manfeild Winter Series to pursue higher levels of competition.[26][30][19]Formula 4 and regional series
Lawson made his debut in single-seater racing at the age of 13 in the 2015 Formula First Manfeild Winter Series in New Zealand, competing for Sabre Motorsport. He secured a victory in his first race from pole position and achieved ten podium finishes over the six-round event, finishing as runner-up overall.[31][32] In the 2015-16 Hi-Q Components New Zealand Formula First Championship, Lawson continued with the series, achieving multiple wins and qualifying on pole for several rounds, though he finished sixth in the final standings; he was awarded Rookie of the Year for his dominant performances.[33][34] Building on his karting achievements, Lawson transitioned to Formula 4 in 2017 with a last-minute entry into the Australian Formula 4 Championship for BRM. He won on debut at Sandown, taking two victories and four runner-up finishes in the opening rounds to lead the standings early on, before reliability issues affected his campaign; overall, he secured five wins and eleven podiums from 21 races, finishing second in the championship with 294 points behind champion Nick Rowe.[35][36] In 2018, Lawson relocated to Europe to contest the ADAC Formula 4 Championship with Van Amersfoort Racing, facing the challenge of adapting to new circuits and a more competitive field. He started strongly with a podium in his European debut at Oschersleben and added two more at Hockenheim, before claiming his first win at Lausitzring—where he swept two victories and a second place in the weekend—followed by another at the Red Bull Ring; these results, along with six additional podiums, propelled him to second in the drivers' standings with 245 points, 114 behind champion Lirim Zendeli, while earning him the top rookie honors.[37][38][39]Toyota Racing Series
Lawson made his debut in the Toyota Racing Series (TRS), New Zealand's premier open-wheel development category, during the 2019 season with the M2 Competition team. Building on his prior experience in Formula 4 series, which had honed his adaptability to higher-speed machinery, he quickly adapted to the demanding FT-50 chassis powered by a 2.0-liter Toyota engine. Competing against a field that included fellow emerging talents like Marcus Armstrong, Lawson demonstrated consistent pace across the 15-race calendar held over five triple-header weekends at circuits such as Highlands, Teretonga, Hampton Downs, Pukekohe, and Manfeild.[40][41] In 2019, Lawson secured four victories and nine podium finishes, clinching the championship by a narrow 10-point margin over Armstrong in a season-long duel resolved only in the finale. His standout performances included a dominant win in the opening race at Highlands Motorsport Park and a crucial victory in the New Zealand Grand Prix at Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon, where a post-race penalty to Armstrong confirmed Lawson's title. This triumph not only marked him as the first Kiwi driver to win the series since Brendon Hartley in 2007 but also propelled him into the Red Bull Junior Team, providing essential funding for his transition to European single-seater racing and attracting key sponsorship support from entities like Rodin Cars.[42][43][44] Returning to defend his crown in 2020 with the same team, Lawson again showcased his prowess amid intensified international competition, including Red Bull stablemate Yuki Tsunoda and Brazilian Igor Fraga. Despite achieving five race wins—the most in the field—and 10 podiums from 15 starts, a rare engine failure during the Hampton Downs round cost him valuable points, leading to a runner-up finish behind Fraga by just eight points. Notable results included victories at Teretonga and Highlands, as well as strong showings at Manfeild, where he earned second place in the feature race. His participation in the New Zealand Grand Prix that year, integrated into the TRS schedule at Hampton Downs, further highlighted his continued dominance on home soil, building on his 2019 success and prior involvement in the event dating back to 2018.[45][46][47] The TRS campaigns were pivotal for Lawson's career trajectory, serving as a high-visibility platform in Oceania that bridged his regional Formula 4 achievements to global junior formulas while generating the sponsorship and financial backing necessary for sustained European competition.FIA Formula 3 Championship
Lawson entered the FIA Formula 3 Championship in 2019 as a member of the Red Bull Junior Team, having earned his seat through a dominant victory in that year's Toyota Racing Series with four wins and nine podiums.[4] Driving for MP Motorsport, he adapted to the competitive field over 16 races, securing two podium finishes—third in the Silverstone feature race and third in the Monza sprint race—while accumulating 41 points to end the season 11th in the drivers' standings.[48][49] Later that November, Lawson competed in the 66th Macau Grand Prix with the same team, starting from 20th on the grid before charging through the field to finish seventh in the FIA F3 World Cup event, earning four superlicence points in the process.[35] For 2020, Lawson switched to Hitech Grand Prix under continued Red Bull Junior Team support, benefiting from enhanced development resources including simulator work and testing sessions.[50] The season, disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, featured a condensed calendar of 18 races across fewer venues, starting in July at the Red Bull Ring. Lawson claimed three victories—at the Red Bull Ring sprint race, Silverstone feature race, and Mugello feature race—along with six podiums overall, amassing 143 points to finish fifth in the championship behind title winner Oscar Piastri.[51][52] His strong performance, including consistent points finishes in 15 of 18 races, secured his promotion to FIA Formula 2 for 2021.[53]FIA Formula 2 Championship
Liam Lawson entered the FIA Formula 2 Championship in 2021 with Hitech Grand Prix, marking his debut in the series as a Red Bull Junior Team driver.[54] He secured his maiden F2 victory in the Bahrain sprint race, starting from pole and overtaking early leaders to win by over six seconds. Lawson added a second sprint race win at Paul Ricard, along with podium finishes in Baku and Silverstone, contributing to four podiums overall.[55] These results helped him finish ninth in the drivers' standings with 103 points, despite a challenging mid-season with fewer top finishes.[56] For the 2022 season, Lawson switched to Carlin Motorsport ahead of the campaign, partnering Logan Sargeant in a lineup aimed at challenging for the title.[54] He began strongly with podiums in Bahrain before claiming his first win of the year in the Jeddah sprint race, navigating multiple safety car periods to lead from the front.[57] Lawson followed this with a feature race victory at Imola, starting from 14th and capitalizing on strategic tire management to overtake rivals in the closing stages.[58] His third win came in the Spa-Francorchamps sprint race, where he defended the lead under pressure to extend his points lead.[59] He added a fourth triumph in the Abu Dhabi sprint race, which was red-flagged early, securing victory after a dominant restart.[60] These efforts, combined with six additional podiums—including second places at Barcelona and Silverstone—propelled him to third in the championship with 206.5 points, behind champion Felipe Drugovich and runner-up Théo Pourchaire.[61] A pivotal moment in Lawson's 2022 campaign occurred at Monaco, where early promise turned into setbacks. He initially claimed provisional pole for the feature race but received a five-place grid penalty for improving under yellow flags after Jake Hughes' crash, dropping to sixth.[62] In the feature race start, Lawson made contact with Amaury Cordeel at Sainte Devote, earning a 10-second time penalty that relegated him to 12th after serving it during his stop.[63] He recovered to seventh in the sprint race from 12th on the grid but could not salvage significant points, highlighting the tight margins in his title battle with Pourchaire, who closed the gap with consistent finishes.[64] Lawson's F2 performances, building on three podiums from his prior FIA Formula 3 season that granted initial superlicence eligibility, amassed the required 40 points for a Formula 1 superlicence by mid-2022 through his third-place finish and multiple victories.[53] This accumulation, totaling over 50 superlicence points including prior junior series results, paved the way for his promotion to Red Bull Racing's reserve driver role in July 2022 following Jüri Vips' dismissal.[65]Formula One career
2023 season
Lawson entered the 2023 Formula One season as the reserve driver for Red Bull Racing and its sister team Scuderia AlphaTauri, a role secured by his strong second-place finish in the 2022 FIA Formula 2 Championship. In this capacity, he conducted extensive simulator sessions at Red Bull's Milton Keynes facility and participated in in-season testing to support car development and prepare for any potential race appearances.[1][66] When AlphaTauri driver Daniel Ricciardo suffered a fractured metacarpal in a crash during first practice for the Italian Grand Prix on August 25, Lawson received a late call-up to replace him, beginning with the Dutch Grand Prix at Circuit Zandvoort. He arrived just 48 hours before the event, undergoing intensive briefings and familiarization with the car. In his debut, Lawson qualified 20th after a challenging session impacted by limited preparation time and set a career-best starting position at that point, before finishing 13th in the race amid tight midfield battles and overtakes on the undulating track.[67][68] Lawson continued in the AlphaTauri for the next four races, steadily adapting to the demands of a full grand prix weekend. His performances highlighted solid racecraft and tire management, often outpacing expectations for a debutant while competing against more experienced midfield rivals. He scored his maiden Formula One points at the Singapore Grand Prix with a ninth-place finish, capitalizing on strategic pit stops and consistent pace in humid conditions to hold off late challenges. Across the stint, Lawson accumulated two championship points, finishing 20th overall in the drivers' standings despite participating in only five events.[69][70] The following table summarizes Lawson's results during his 2023 Formula One appearances:| Grand Prix | Qualifying Position | Race Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch (Zandvoort) | 20th | 13th | 0 |
| Italian (Monza) | 12th | 11th | 0 |
| Singapore | 10th | 9th | 2 |
| Japanese (Suzuka) | 11th | 11th | 0 |
| United States (Austin) | 12th (started 19th due to penalty) | 11th | 0 |
2024 season
Lawson continued his role as a reserve driver for Red Bull Racing and Racing Bulls at the start of the 2024 season, participating in free practice sessions to support the team's development program. He drove in FP1 at the Bahrain Grand Prix, where he completed 23 laps and finished 18th on the timesheets, providing valuable feedback on the RBPT-powered car's setup amid high track temperatures. Similarly, during the Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Lawson took part in FP1, posting the 20th fastest time after 25 laps, helping the team evaluate tire wear and aerodynamics on the demanding layout.[72][73] Following Daniel Ricciardo's departure from Racing Bulls after the Italian Grand Prix, Lawson was promoted to a full-time race seat for the remaining events, starting with the Singapore Grand Prix. In his return to competitive action, he qualified 18th but finished 15th in the main race after a steady but unspectacular run limited by traffic and limited overtaking opportunities on the street circuit. The following weekend at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Lawson delivered a standout performance, qualifying 12th and finishing ninth to score his first points of the season, benefiting from a strong start and consistent pace in the midfield battle.[74][75] Lawson's stint included challenging results in subsequent races, finishing 16th in Mexico after qualifying 12th but losing positions due to strategy and traffic issues. At the Brazilian Grand Prix, he qualified a strong fifth—his best of the season—and held on for ninth place in wet conditions, adding two more points through resilient driving amid safety cars and incidents. He ended the year with non-scoring finishes of 16th in Las Vegas, 14th in Qatar, and 17th in Abu Dhabi, where a five-second penalty for pit lane speeding dropped him from a potential points position. Over the seven races, Lawson accumulated four points, finishing 21st in the Drivers' Championship and demonstrating improved consistency compared to his limited 2023 outing, where he scored two points across five appearances.[76][77][78][79][80] Teamed with Yuki Tsunoda, who remained the lead driver, Lawson contributed significantly to car development by offering detailed feedback on setup changes and balance, helping the team address understeer issues prevalent in the VCARB 01 chassis. Their partnership was competitive, with Lawson outqualifying Tsunoda once in Brazil and nearly matching him in race pace overall, fostering a collaborative dynamic that aided Racing Bulls' mid-season upgrades. Post-season, on December 19, 2024, Red Bull announced Lawson's promotion to the main team alongside Max Verstappen for 2025, recognizing his maturity and potential shown in the late-2024 campaign.[81][82]2025 season
In December 2024, Red Bull Racing announced that Liam Lawson would partner Max Verstappen for the 2025 Formula One season, replacing Sergio Pérez after the Mexican driver's underwhelming 2024 campaign.[82][83] Lawson's stint with Red Bull began at the Australian Grand Prix on March 16, where he qualified 18th but crashed out on a wet track during the race, failing to finish.[84][85] In the following Chinese Grand Prix on March 23, he qualified last in 20th but recovered to 12th in the main race after penalties were applied to other drivers, though he earned no points; he also finished 14th in the sprint race.[84][86] Following these results, which highlighted a significant performance gap to Verstappen, Red Bull demoted Lawson after just two races, swapping him with Yuki Tsunoda ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix on April 6 in a "purely sporting decision" aimed at optimizing team dynamics.[87][88][89] Lawson returned to Racing Bulls, where he adapted to the team's car despite initial setup challenges that affected his confidence.[90][91] At Racing Bulls, Lawson contested the remaining 19 races (of the 21 completed as of November 2025), scoring all 36 of his season points and achieving a career-best fifth place at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in September, where he qualified third on a damp track and held off challenges to secure the result.[84][92][93] Other notable performances included an eighth-place finish at the Monaco Grand Prix in May, earning four points, and consistent points in six races overall amid five retirements.[84][94] Incidents marked his season, such as a near-miss with two marshals crossing the track at the Mexico City Grand Prix in October, where he finished 20th; the FIA cleared Lawson of blame, attributing the danger to marshal positioning.[95][96] At the Brazilian Grand Prix on November 7–9, he qualified 17th for the sprint after a timing error in SQ1 and 10th for the main race, finishing 7th in the Grand Prix after holding off his teammate on the final lap to earn six points.[97][98][99][100] As of November 16, 2025, Lawson is 14th in the drivers' standings with 36 points from 21 starts.[12][101] Looking ahead, Lawson is competing for a confirmed seat in 2026 amid Red Bull's driver evaluations and the introduction of new power unit regulations, emphasizing the need for stronger results to secure his position over rivals like Tsunoda.[102][103][104]Other racing series
Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters
In 2021, Liam Lawson competed in the full Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) season as part of his Red Bull Junior Team commitments, marking his debut in GT3 touring car racing. Driving a Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo for the Red Bull AlphaTauri AF Corse team alongside Alex Albon, the 19-year-old New Zealander adapted quickly to the series' demands, which differed significantly from open-wheel formulae due to the cars' rear-engine layout, higher weight, and emphasis on endurance-like strategy in sprint formats.[105][106] Lawson made an immediate impact by securing pole position and victory in the opening race at Monza, leading from start to finish in a field of experienced GT drivers and becoming the first Ferrari driver to win a DTM race since 2017. He followed this with another pole at Monza's second race, finishing second after a strong defense, and added podiums at Lausitzring (second in both races), Zolder (third), Assen (second), and Hockenheim (second). Further wins came at the Red Bull Ring (race one) and Hockenheim (race one), bringing his total to three victories, four poles, and 10 podiums across 16 races.[105] Despite a challenging final round at Norisring, where a collision with Kelvin van der Linde ended his title hopes, Lawson clinched second place in the drivers' standings with 227 points, just 3 behind champion Maximilian Götz.[107][105] His performances helped AF Corse secure the teams' championship, highlighting his rapid adaptation to GT3 handling—particularly the traction challenges in low-speed corners and tire management—while balancing the schedule with his FIA Formula 2 campaign. Lawson later reflected on the series as a valuable learning experience in car control and racecraft beyond open-wheel racing.[107][105]Super Formula
Liam Lawson competed in the 2023 Super Formula Championship with Team Mugen, taking the seat vacated by Ukyo Sasahara, who had moved to Vantelin Team TOM'S.[108] He made an immediate impact by winning the opening race at Fuji Speedway on his debut, starting from third on the grid after a strong qualifying performance.[109] Lawson secured two more victories during the season, at Autopolis in round 4 and Fuji in round 6, where he started from second in qualifying and led comfortably to the checkered flag.[110][111] These results contributed to four podium finishes overall, including a second-place in the season finale at Suzuka, where he claimed pole position for the race but was overtaken late on by Kakunoshin Ota.[112][113] Lawson finished runner-up in the drivers' standings behind champion Ritomo Miyata, earning Team Mugen the teams' title and himself the Rookie of the Year award.[114] His strong performance in the high-downforce SF23 chassis, which generates levels comparable to Formula 1 cars, demonstrated quick adaptation from Formula 2, with Lawson noting the series' aero characteristics felt closer to F1 than his prior open-wheel experience.[115] This second-place finish awarded him 20 points toward his FIA Super Licence, bolstering his credentials as a Red Bull reserve driver.[114][116] Lawson's schedule was coordinated around his Formula 1 reserve duties, allowing him to contest all nine races despite overlapping commitments; the final rounds at Suzuka followed his F1 appearance at the Japanese Grand Prix, showcasing effective logistical planning by Red Bull.[112] In 2024, Lawson did not participate in Super Formula, focusing instead on his expanded Formula 1 reserve role before securing a race seat midway through the season.[117]Racing records and statistics
Career summary
Liam Lawson's racing career began in karting and rapidly progressed through regional and international single-seater series, showcasing consistent podium contention and championship challenges before reaching Formula One. Joining the Red Bull Junior Team in 2019 marked a pivotal step, providing support for his ascent to elite levels of motorsport.[53] His achievements across series highlight a strong record in junior categories, with multiple vice-championships and a title win in the Toyota Racing Series, transitioning smoothly to higher formulae like F3 and F2 where he secured race victories and top-five finishes.[66]| Series | Years | Team(s) | Starts | Wins | Podiums | Poles | Points | Position(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karting | 2008–2014 | Various (New Zealand) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Multiple titles, including 2 national in 2014 |
| Formula 4 (Australian & ADAC) | 2017–2018 | Team BRM, Van Amersfoort Racing | 33 | 9 | 22 | 6 | N/A | 2nd (both years) |
| Toyota Racing Series | 2019–2020 | M2 Competition | 23 | 12 | 20 | 8 | N/A | 1st (2019), 2nd (2020) |
| FIA Formula 3 | 2019–2020 | MP Motorsport, Hitech GP | 36 | 4 | 11 | 2 | N/A | 11th (2019), 5th (2020) |
| FIA Formula 2 | 2021–2022 | Hitech GP, Carlin | 49 | 5 | 16 | 4 | N/A | 8th (2021), 3rd (2022) |
| Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters | 2021 | Red Bull AF Corse (Ferrari) | 16 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 227 | 2nd |
| Super Formula | 2023 | Team Mugen | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 106.5 | 2nd |
| FIA Formula One | 2023–2025 | Scuderia AlphaTauri / Visa Cash App RB / Red Bull Racing | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 14th (2025) |
Australian Formula 4 Championship (2017)
Liam Lawson competed in the 2017 Australian Formula 4 Championship with BRM, finishing second in the drivers' standings with 5 wins and 13 podiums across 21 races.[30]| Round | Circuit | Race 1 | Race 2 | Race 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winton | 2nd | 2nd | 1st |
| 2 | Winton | 1st | 2nd | 2nd |
| 3 | Phillip Island | 9th | 1st | DNF |
| 4 | Phillip Island | 7th | 3rd | 3rd |
| 5 | Sydney | 10th | 4th | 6th |
| 6 | The Bend | 6th | 6th | 3rd |
| 7 | Sandown | 1st | 4th | 1st |
ADAC Formula 4 Championship (2018)
Lawson raced for Van Amersfoort Racing in the 2018 ADAC Formula 4 Championship, securing 3 wins and finishing as runner-up in the standings.[30]| Round | Circuit | Race 1 | Race 2 | Race 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oschersleben | 3rd | 17th | 17th |
| 2 | Hockenheim | 2nd | 2nd | 6th |
| 3 | Lausitzring | 1st | 2nd | 1st |
| 4 | Red Bull Ring | 3rd | 6th | 1st |
| 5 | Nürburgring | 2nd | 18th | - |
| 6 | Hockenheim | 6th | 15th | 14th |
| 7 | Sachsenring | 2nd | 3rd | 16th |
Toyota Racing Series (2019–2020)
Lawson won the 2019 Toyota Racing Series title with M2 Competition, claiming 5 victories and the New Zealand Grand Prix. In 2020, he finished second with another 5 wins.[30]2019
| Round | Circuit | Race 1 | Race 2 | Race 3 | Race 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manfeild | 1st | 5th | 1st | - |
| 2 | Hampton Downs | 2nd | - | - | - |
| 3 | Teretonga | 7th | 3rd | 1st | DNF |
| 4 | Timaru | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 3rd |
| 5 | Manfeild | 2nd | 5th | 1st | - |
2020
| Round | Circuit | Race 1 | Race 2 | Race 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highlands | 1st | 5th | 1st |
| 2 | Teretonga | 6th | 3rd | 1st |
| 3 | Hampton Downs | 2nd | 2nd | DNF |
| 4 | Manfeild | 1st | 4th | 1st |
| 5 | Taupo | 2nd | 5th | 3rd |
Euroformula Open Championship (2019)
Lawson achieved runner-up honors in the 2019 Euroformula Open with Motopark, recording 4 wins.[30]| Round | Circuit | Race 1 | Race 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jarama | 1st | 4th |
| 2 | Valencia | 1st | DNF |
| 3 | Monza | 3rd | 5th |
| 4 | Barcelona | 3rd | DNF |
| 5 | Paul Ricard | 3rd | 10th |
| 6 | Hungaroring | 1st | 6th |
| 7 | Jerez | DNF | 1st |
FIA Formula 3 Championship (2019–2020)
In 2019 with MP Motorsport, Lawson finished 11th overall. He improved to fifth in 2020 with Hitech Grand Prix, securing 3 wins and 6 podiums.[32]2019
| Round | Circuit | Race 1 | Race 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | DNF | 17th |
| 2 | Silverstone | 9th | 5th |
| 3 | Hungaroring | 14th | 25th |
| 4 | Spa-Francorchamps | 8th | 3rd |
| 5 | Monza | 16th | 9th |
| 6 | Sochi | 12th | 19th |
| 7 | Jerez | 7th | 2nd |
| 8 | Macau* | 18th | 8th |
2020
| Round | Circuit | Race 1 | Race 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austria | 6th | 1st |
| 2 | Styria | 8th | DNF |
| 3 | Hungary | DNF | DNF |
| 4 | Silverstone | 1st | 7th |
| 5 | Spain | 3rd | 5th |
| 6 | Belgium | 2nd | 7th |
| 7 | Italy | 9th | 3rd |
| 8 | Austria | 6th | 7th |
| 9 | Bahrain | 10th | 1st |
FIA Formula 2 Championship (2021–2022)
Lawson placed 8th in 2021 with Hitech Grand Prix (1 win). In 2022 with Carlin, he finished third with 5 wins and 13 podiums.[53]2021
| Round | Circuit | Sprint Race 1 | Sprint Race 2 | Feature Race |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bahrain | 1st | DNF | 3rd |
| 2 | Imola | 9th | DQ | 7th |
| 3 | Barcelona | DNF | 7th | 6th |
| 4 | Monaco | 7th | 5th | 11th |
| 5 | Baku | 5th | 4th | DNF |
| 6 | Silverstone | DNF | - | 7th |
| 7 | Monza | 2nd | DNF | 9th |
| 8 | Sochi | 5th | 6th | DNF |
2022
| Round | Circuit | Sprint Race | Feature Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bahrain | 3rd | 2nd |
| 2 | Jeddah | 1st | DNF |
| 3 | Imola | 8th | DNF |
| 4 | Barcelona | 9th | 9th |
| 5 | Monaco | 8th | DNF |
| 6 | Baku | 3rd | 15th |
| 7 | Silverstone | 20th | 3rd |
| 8 | Spa-Francorchamps | DNF | 10th |
| 9 | Hungaroring | 1st | 6th |
| 10 | Spa-Francorchamps | 6th | 7th |
| 11 | Zandvoort | 1st | 3rd |
| 12 | Monza | 4th | 12th |
| 13 | Singapore | 5th | 13th |
| 14 | Yas Marina | 1st | 3rd |
Formula One (2023–2025)
Lawson debuted in 2023 with AlphaTauri, scoring 2 points across 5 races. In 2024 with Visa Cash App RB, he competed in 7 races from Singapore, earning 6 points. For 2025, he started with Red Bull Racing for the first two rounds before moving to Racing Bulls from round 3, accumulating 28 points through consistent finishes up to the Brazilian Grand Prix (as of November 16, 2025).[1]2023 (AlphaTauri)
| Round | Grand Prix | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Netherlands | 13th | 0 |
| 14 | Italy | 11th | 0 |
| 15 | Singapore | 9th | 2 |
| 16 | Japan | 11th | 0 |
| 19 | Qatar | 17th | 0 |
2024 (Visa Cash App RB)
| Round | Grand Prix | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Singapore | 9th | 2 |
| 19 | United States | 9th | 2 |
| 20 | Mexico City | 16th | 0 |
| 21 | Brazil | 9th | 2 |
| 22 | Las Vegas | 16th | 0 |
| 23 | Qatar | 14th | 0 |
| 24 | Abu Dhabi | DNF | 0 |
2025 (Red Bull Racing / Racing Bulls)
| Round | Grand Prix | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 12th | 0 |
| 2 | Bahrain | 10th | 1 |
| 3 | Saudi Arabia | 14th | 0 |
| 4 | Japan | 8th | 4 |
| 5 | China | 11th | 0 |
| 6 | Miami | 9th | 2 |
| 7 | Emilia-Romagna | 14th | 0 |
| 8 | Monaco | 8th | 4 |
| 9 | Spain | 10th | 1 |
| 10 | Austria | 7th | 6 |
| 11 | Britain | 11th | 0 |
| 12 | Hungary | 9th | 2 |
| 13 | Belgium | 8th | 4 |
| 14 | Netherlands | 10th | 1 |
| 15 | Italy | 12th | 0 |
| 16 | Azerbaijan | 5th | 10 |
| 17 | Singapore | 11th | 0 |
| 18 | United States | 9th | 2 |
| 19 | Mexico City | 10th | 1 |
| 20 | Brazil | 7th | 6 |
New Zealand Grand Prix
Lawson won the 2019 New Zealand Grand Prix as part of the Toyota Racing Series finale, securing the championship. He also placed second in 2020.[43]| Year | Position |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1st |
| 2020 | 2nd |
