27 Mar 2025

Liam Lawson reportedly being backed by Verstappen

From Checkpoint, 5:28 pm on 27 March 2025

Under-fire New Zealand Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson is reportedly getting some backing from an unusual source - fellow Red Bull Racing driver and four time world champion Max Verstappen. Just two races into his first full F1 season Lawson's seat in the second Red Bull car is being widely speculated about heading into the Japanese Grand Prix next week. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.