Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen has been tipped for a shock move away from Red Bull if the team is unable to continue its recent success. The Dutchman has won four consecutive world titles with the Milton Keynes-based team,

Red Bull has never expected Verstappen’s teammate to reach the same heights as the Dutchman, recognizing his place as a generational talent capable of feats most can’t replicate. But not being able to do what Verstappen does behind the wheel, matching his unique driving style, is seemingly a limitation for anyone across the Red Bull garage.

Formula 1 team Red Bull says Liam Lawson will be the partner for world champion Max Verstappen in 2025. Lawson is a New Zealander.

Liam Lawson will replace Sergio Perez as Max Verstappen’s teammate at Red Bull in 2025. New Zealand driver Lawson, 22, has raced only 11 times in Formula One – five in 2023 and six in 2024 – but has been handed the opportunity of a lifetime after impressing in the closing races of this season.

Red Bull has been set a crystal clear mission if they want to ensure that Max Verstappen remains with the team. According to his father and former F1 driver Jos Verstappen, that mission is to ensure that Max remains in the title fight for F1 2025.