Sergio "Checo" Pérez will not participate in the 2025 Formula 1 season after terminating his contract with Red Bull due to poor results in his last year. Instead, the Austrian team found Liam Lawson as his successor, generating great anticipation about whether the young New Zealander can surpass the legacy of the Mexican driver.
During his four seasons with Red Bull, Checo Pérez climbed to the podium 29 times, achieving five victories and two third places at the Mexican Grand Prix, and was crucial in Max Verstappen's world title in 2021. Dubbed the "Minister of Defense" for his role in protecting Verstappen from Lewis Hamilton, Pérez leaves an important legacy in the team.
Liam Lawson now has the challenge of surpassing Checo's work, starting with reclaiming the constructors' world title. After his debut, Helmut Marko, Red Bull's advisor, praised Lawson's performance and subtly compared the two drivers. Marko pointed out that the New Zealander is more enthusiastic and highlighted that, although there were setbacks during the race, he trusts Lawson's potential to achieve success in Formula 1.
In this new chapter for Red Bull, the focus is on Liam Lawson and how he will perform on the track to match or exceed Checo Pérez's achievements. Controversy and anticipation surround the young driver, who seeks to leave his own mark in the highest category of motorsport.
