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Liam Lawson of New Zealand driving the (30) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia.

Liam Lawson of New Zealand driving the (30) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. Photo: Clive Mason/Getty Images

New Zealand's Liam Lawson will be in the hot seat for his first race with the top Red Bull team. This is undoubtedly the biggest moment of the 23-year-old's career so far, however it will be interesting to see just how things pan out in his role behind team mate and four-time world champion Max Verstappen. Racing is scheduled to start at around 5pm NZT.

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