Liam Lawson secures a Formula 1 seat with VCARB
Turners proudly congratulates Kiwi driver Liam Lawson on securing a seat driving for Red Bull Racing in the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship.
The whole team at Turners is thrilled to congratulate Kiwi driver Liam Lawson on securing a seat with Oracle Red Bull Racing for the 2025 season. This milestone marks a significant achievement in Liam’s career and is a testament to his dedication, talent, and relentless pursuit of excellence in motorsport.
Liam first signed with Red Bull as a Junior driver on his 17th birthday in 2019 and after multiple junior formula successes made his Formula One debut with Scuderia AlphaTauri at the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix, in place of the injured Daniel Ricciardo. He scored his first championship points in just his second outing at the Singapore GP and completed five races in all for the team. After taking up his Reserve Driver role with both teams at the start of 2024, Liam returned to Grand Prix racing with Visa Cash App Racing Bulls with a points-scoring finish at this year’s United States Grand Prix. Now, after completing the season with VCARB the 22-year-old takes the next step in his career with a seat at Oracle Red Bull Racing.
“To be announced as an Oracle Red Bull Racing Driver is a lifelong dream for me, this is something I’ve wanted and worked towards since I was eight years old," says Liam. "It’s been an incredible journey so far. I want to say a massive thank you to the whole team at VCARB for their support, the last six races have played a huge part in my preparation for this next step. I also want to thank, Christian, Helmut and the whole Red Bull family for believing in me and giving me this opportunity. I am super excited to work alongside Max and learn from a World Champion, I have no doubt I will learn from his expertise. I can’t wait to get going!”
Liam’s journey to Formula 1 has been nothing short of remarkable. From driving a race kart at the age of 6 to making his debut in Formula 1 in 2023, Liam has consistently demonstrated his passion and skill on the track. He’s also been very clear on his dream to be an F1 driver. Turners has been supporting Liam since 2018, recognizing his potential and providing crucial backing during his formative years in European racing competitions.
“We could not be prouder of Liam” said Greg Hedgepeth, CEO of Turners Auto Retail. “He’s done it; he’s achieved his dream, and we could not be any more pleased. We’ve supported an exceptional young Kiwi to get to one of the most fiercely competitive arenas on the planet. I can’t wait to see the impact he will have.”
It’s been a long tough road for Liam in a high-pressure environment. He has consistently done all that has been asked of him progressing through the Red Bull program with good showings in Formula 3, Formula 2 and the DTS before Liam’s impressive 2nd place finish in his first season in the 2023 Super Formula Championship with Team Mugen in Japan, and a strong season with VCARB.
As Liam competes at the highest level of motorsport, Turners remains committed to supporting him and we wish him well in his efforts to win.