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Liam Lawson F1 stats & info
| Name | Liam Lawson |
| Country |  New Zealand |
| Height | 1.74 meter / 5 feet 9 inch |
| Place of Birth | Hastings |
| Date of Birth | Feb 11th 2002 - 23 years old |
| Season Entries | 3 |
| Car Number | 30 |
| First Race | 2023 Dutch F1 GP |
| Last Race | 2025 Australian F1 GP |
| Best Qualifying | 5th - 2024 Brazilian F1 GP |
| Best Result | 9th - (3 times) |
| F1 Teams History | AlphaTauri (2023) Racing Bulls (2024) Red Bull (2025) |
Liam Lawson is reserve driver for Red Bull Racing
Liam Lawson F1 Stats | |
| Grand Prix Entries | 12 |
| Grand Prix Starts | 12 |
| Total Points | 6.00 |
| Avg. Points per GP | 0.50 |
| Grand Prix Wins | 0 |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Avg. GP Grid | 14.2 |
| GP Podiums | 0 |
| GP Fastest Laps | 0 |
| GP Points Finish | 3 (25,0%) |
| Avg. GP Position | 12.9 |
| GP Retirements | 2 (16,7%) |
| GP DNF's | 1 (8,3%) |
| Total GP Laps | 696 |
Biography
Liam Lawson Biography
Liam Lawson, a rising star in the world of motorsports, showcased his exceptional prowess as he triumphantly held the winner's trophy at the Bahrain circuit. This victory marked a spectacular debut in the Formula 2 racing arena, setting an exhilarating tone for the commencement of the racing season. Remarkably, this accomplishment adds to a string of eight out of nine instances where he clinched victory during his maiden races in novel car categories.
The seeds of his ambition to dominate the racetrack at the highest echelons were sown during his early encounters with karting at the local Mt Wellington kart track in Auckland. From those nascent moments, Liam's heart was set on the pursuit of speed and victory, a determination that has fueled his journey.
Liam's trajectory to success was punctuated by notable wins during his debut races in Formula First and Formula Ford. Notably, he achieved an unprecedented feat of winning all fifteen championship races in the Formula Ford category.
A pivotal juncture arrived when Liam reached the age of fifteen, outgrowing the avenues of Formula racing in New Zealand. To propel his career forward, he ventured to Australia where the age eligibility for Formula 4 provided a fitting platform. Merely two months after celebrating his fifteenth birthday, he claimed victory in his debut race in the Australian Formula 4 circuit.
Upon crossing the threshold of sixteen, Liam set his sights on Europe, the heart of single-seater competition. Relocating from his homeland of New Zealand to the Netherlands, he made an indelible mark in the ADAC F4 series, securing the position of vice champion. The subsequent year witnessed his migration to England, a move that remains his base to this day. This transition was accompanied by his participation in dual championships within the same year, namely the EFO (Formula 3) championship and the inaugural FIA F3 season.
SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - SEPTEMBER 17: Liam Lawson of New Zealand driving the (40) Scuderia AlphaTauri AT04 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on September 17, 2023 in Singapore, Singapore. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202309170309 // Usage for editorial use only //
During the European off-season, Liam twice returned to his roots in New Zealand to partake in the Toyota Racing Series. The debut races in these series saw him clinch victory and ultimately secure the coveted series championship in 2019. The subsequent year, he exhibited his adaptability by securing the second position in the series, a commendable achievement considering the debut of a new racing car.
The pivotal moment of being designated as a Red Bull Junior Driver arrived on his seventeenth birthday, a testament to his prodigious talent. Liam's partnership with Red Bull paved the way for his endeavors in Europe, encompassing his journey through EFO, FIA F3, and his current foray into the FIA F2 championship.
Liam Lawson's narrative is one defined by a relentless pursuit of excellence, underscored by his exceptional victories in debut races across diverse continents and car categories. As he continues to make his mark on the F1 racing scene, his journey stands as an inspiration to aspiring racers and a testament to the enduring spirit of motorsports.
Lawson's F1 debut was during the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix. He had to substitute Daniel Ricciardo for the AlphaTauri team after Ricciardo broke a bone in his left hand during a crash in 2nd practice.
He scored points in his third Formula 1 Grand Prix, finishing ninth in the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix on September 17.
Lawson had qualified in 10th place for the event. As Ricciardo returned for the US Grand Prix, Lawson's good effort in 2023 ended with good grades in five races.
Official Liam Lawson website: https://www.liamlawson.co.nz/
Helmets
Liam Lawson Helmets
Cars
Liam Lawson F1 Cars
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- CIRCUIT ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS – AUGUST 26: Liam Lawson, AlphaTauri AT04 during the Dutch GP at Circuit Zandvoort on Saturday August 26, 2023 in North Holland, Netherlands. (Photo by Simon Galloway / LAT Images)
Seasons
Liam Lawson Final Championship Results
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 20th | 20th | 20th |
Liam Lawson F1 Seasons Summary
| Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Avg Pts | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
 Red Bull | Honda | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 2024 |
 Racing Bulls | Honda | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 357 | 0 | 0.67 | 4 |
| 2023 |
AlphaTauri | Honda | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 293 | 0 | 0.40 | 2 |
Races
Liam Lawson F1 GP Race Classifications
| 9th | 3 Times |
| 11th | 2 Times |
| 13th | 1 Time |
| 14th | 1 Time |
| 16th | 2 Times |
| 17th | 2 Times |
| DNF | 1 Time |
Liam Lawson F1 GP Race Results
| Year | Race | No | Team | Engine | Grid | Pos | Retired | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 2025 | 2025 Australian F1 GP | 30 | Red Bull | Honda | 20 | DNF | Spun off | 0 |
| 11 | 2024 | 2024 Abu Dhabi F1 GP | 30 | Racing Bulls | Honda | 12 | 17 | Power unit | 0 |
| 10 | 2024 | 2024 Qatar F1 GP | 30 | Racing Bulls | Honda | 17 | 14 | 0 | |
| 9 | 2024 | 2024 Las Vegas F1 GP | 30 | Racing Bulls | Honda | 15 | 16 | 0 | |
| 8 | 2024 | 2024 Brazilian F1 GP | 30 | Racing Bulls | Honda | 5 | 9 | 2 | |
| 7 | 2024 | 2024 Mexico F1 GP | 30 | Racing Bulls | Honda | 12 | 16 | 0 | |
| 6 | 2024 | 2024 USA F1 GP | 30 | Racing Bulls | Honda | 19 | 9 | 2 | |
| 5 | 2023 | 2023 Qatar F1 GP | 40 | AlphaTauri | Honda | 17 | 17 | 0 | |
| 4 | 2023 | 2023 Japanese F1 GP | 40 | AlphaTauri | Honda | 11 | 11 | 0 | |
| 3 | 2023 | 2023 Singapore F1 GP | 40 | AlphaTauri | Honda | 10 | 9 | 2 | |
| 2 | 2023 | 2023 Italian F1 GP | 40 | AlphaTauri | Honda | 12 | 11 | 0 | |
| 1 | 2023 | 2023 Dutch F1 GP | 40 | AlphaTauri | Honda | 20 | 13 | 0 |
Podiums
Liam Lawson F1 Podium Finishes
| Year | Race | No | Team | Engine | Grid | Pos | Retired | Pts |
|---|
Poles
Liam Lawson F1 Pole Positions
| Year | Race | No | Team | Engine | Grid | Pos | Retired | Pts |
|---|
Comparison
Liam Lawson Teammate Comparison
| Year | Team | Team Mate | Best Pos | Points | Wins | Poles | Pos | Quali | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | AlphaTauri | Yuki Tsunoda | 9 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 2024 | Racing Bulls | Yuki Tsunoda | 9 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| 2025 | Red Bull | Max Verstappen | 15 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
News
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