Liam Lawson will be a Red Bull Racing diver for the 2025 Formula One season.

The team officially confirmed late Thursday night New Zealand time that he will partner four-time defending world champion Max Verstappen. 

Why did Red Bull choose Liam Lawson over Yuki Sonoda? 

And what does success look like for Liam next year? 

Motorsport Analysist Eric Thompson joins the show to discuss the young kiwi's new position. 

LISTEN ABOVE. 

Liam Lawson will be a Red Bull Racing diver for the 2025 Formula One season.
The team officially confirmed late Thursday night New Zealand time that he will partner four-time defending world champion Max Verstappen.&nbsp;
Why did Red Bull choose Liam Lawson over Yuki Sonoda?&nbsp;
And what does success look like for Liam next year?&nbsp;
Motorsport Analysist Eric Thompson joins the show to discuss the young kiwi's new position.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE.&nbsp;

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Eric Thompson: Motorsport Analysist on Liam Lawson's Red Bull Racing deal

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