Liam Lawson

Kiwis in the Fast Lane: Liam Lawson's Journey and the Influence of Early Morning Calls!

From 6 am phone calls to Formula One dreams, Liam Lawson's journey is revving up! Buckle up and discover how this Kiwi talent is making waves in the racing world.

**Liam Lawson** is no stranger to pressure. At just 22, the Kiwi driver is stepping into the high-octane world of Formula One (F1) with expectations riding high. Having had his share of early mornings listening to Helmut Marko’s tough love over the phone, Liam's hardened resolve is a testament to the rigorous training he’s endured. Much like trying to wake up for an early shift at your local café, his F1 journey demands stamina, grit, and a dash of resilience.

This season, Lawson finds himself replacing fan-favorite Daniel Ricciardo in the Red Bull team, a move that has all eyes glued to the Circuit of the Americas. He recently revealed the immense pressure and expectations set by the Red Bull team as he gears up for the final six races of the season. With his recent performance qualifying 15th on the grid for the US Grand Prix Sprint, every lap counts as he seeks to carve out a name for himself in a highly competitive field.

In a recent interview, Helmut Marko praised Liam Lawson’s return, while cleverly hinting at the need for speed and improvement – a reminder that in F1, you’re only as good as your last race. There’s an undeniable thrill in the air as Liam prepares to use all the advice from his father, Jared Lawson, who once quipped that behind every great racer is a dad wondering how much damage control they’ll need to do! As much as it’s about speed, it’s also about mental strength.

Lawson’s story is a flashback to 2018, where a 16-year-old dreamer held aspirations for racing greatness, eyes shining with ambition. Fast-forward to now, and he’s not just racing for himself but also for a whole nation rallying behind him. To say the stakes are high would be an understatement—it’s thrilling, it’s daunting, and it’s every bit what dreams are made of.

Did you know that Liam Lawson is part of a growing wave of Kiwi talents in motorsport? In addition to his racing prowess, there's a strong legacy of New Zealanders like Scott Dixon dominating IndyCar and the legendary Bruce McLaren, who founded the now-iconic McLaren Racing team. As Lawson zooms into the future, he’s not just racing for glory—he’s adding to a rich heritage of New Zealand motorsport heroes.

And here's a delightful twist: racing is so popular in New Zealand, there’s even a love for go-karting! Many Kiwis grow up chasing friends on winding circuits, but with Lawson in Formula One, it feels like the entire country has hopped on the racing bandwagon, cheering him on from the sidelines. From early morning phone calls to F1 fame, Liam Lawson is zooming his way into the history books, one thrilling race at a time!