Pérez was beside Verstappen for four years at Red Bull before being dropped at the end of 2024 with two years left in his contract.
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Marko's departure leaves Red Bull without the two main guiding personalities from its 2005 entry into F1 after longtime team principal Christian Horner was ousted in July.
December 10, 2025
An emotional Norris stood sobbing on the podium at Yas Marina after a year marked by intense pressure, late-season drama and one of the closest title fights in recent years.
December 8, 2025
"It's incredible. It is pretty surreal. I've dreamed of this for a long, long time," said the 26-year-old McLaren driver.
Lawson will line up with 18-year-old Arvid Lindblad in 2026 after his current teammate Isack Hadjar was promoted to join Max Verstappen at Red Bull.
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December 6, 2025
On Wednesday, Lawson's team Racing Bulls announced it would be keeping the 23-year-old for the 2026 season.
December 5, 2025
He will race alongside Arvid Lindblad, who has been promoted from Formula 2, while Isack Hadjar will move to the Red Bull alongside Max Verstappen.
December 3, 2025
According to a Dutch publication, several sources have said Lawson will retain his seat with Racing Bulls - Red Bull's junior outfit.
December 2, 2025
The 23-year-old Kiwi will find out if he has a spot on the grid for 2026 on Wednesday, according to Red Bull team officials.
December 1, 2025
Kiwi Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson has banked a ninth-place finish at the Qatar Grand Prix, strengthening his campaign for a full-time seat next season.
It followed a steady showing in the earlier 19-lap sprint race around the Lusail International Circuit where Lawson climbed from 16th on the grid to finish 14th.
November 30, 2025
Kiwi Racing Bulls driver locked up at the first turn and clipped McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, damaging the front of his car.
November 23, 2025
Kiwi driver clocked a fastest time of 1m 49.062s around the wet and slippery Las Vegas Strip Circuit – running 10th fastest in Q1 and sixth fastest in Q2.
November 22, 2025
The Racing Bulls driver enters the weekend off the back of a good result at the Brazilian Grand Prix earlier this month, crossing the line seventh and taking a haul of six points.
November 21, 2025
The Racing Bulls driver made his first Q3 appearance since August, delivering a timely result as he continues to fight for a full-time seat in 2026.
November 9, 2025
The Kiwi driver failed to set a second lap time during sprint qualifying and was eliminated during the first round.
November 8, 2025
The statement from Formula 1's governing body comes after Mexican racing authorities suggested Lawson was to blame for the incident.
November 1, 2025
Red Bull's senior adviser had previously stated the decision would be made during the Mexican Grand Prix weekend at the end of October.
October 28, 2025
The result comes at an unfortunate time for Lawson, who is set to have his future decided in the sport next week.
October 27, 2025
Lando Norris stormed to pole position at the Mexico City circuit, with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton rounding out the top three.
October 26, 2025
It comes after an impressive showing in the sprint race earlier in the day, where Lawson charged through the field from 15th to finish ninth.
October 19, 2025
The Racing Bulls driver narrowly avoided carnage in a turn one crash which saw McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris collide.
"What the **** was that?!" the Racing Bulls driver said on his team radio.
October 18, 2025
The iconic 1000km race around the Mount Panorama Circuit takes place tomorrow.
October 11, 2025
"It’s frustrating to end the session in the wall." the Kiwi driver said.
October 4, 2025