Liam Lawson has been promoted into Red Bull's senior team in Formula One. He'll race alongside Max Verstappen next season after Red Bull parted ways with Sergio Perez. 

Founder of the Toyota Racing Series Barrie Thomlinson says Red Bull will have chosen Lawson based on his future talent. 

Thomlison says if Lawson performs at a high level, he will likely be the person to replace Max Verstappen. 

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Liam Lawson has been promoted into Red Bull's senior team in Formula One. He'll race alongside Max Verstappen next season after Red Bull parted ways with Sergio Perez.&nbsp;
Founder of the Toyota Racing Series Barrie Thomlinson says Red Bull will have chosen Lawson based on his future talent.&nbsp;
Thomlison says if Lawson performs at a high level, he will likely be the person to replace Max Verstappen.&nbsp;
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Barrie Thomlinson: Founder of Toyota Racing Series on Liam Lawson making it into the Red Bull team

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