Liam Lawson’s age, nationality, and team are confirmed facts; his relationship status, salary, and family wealth are not. For fans curious about the 23-year-old New Zealander now racing for Racing Bulls, the public record offers a clear picture of his career but only estimates on the rest.
Age: 23 (born 11 February 2002) ·
Nationality: New Zealand ·
F1 Team: Racing Bulls ·
Instagram Followers: 1.5 million
Quick snapshot
- Born 11 February 2002 in Hastings, New Zealand (GPblog driver profile)
- Age 23 as of 2025 (F1 Oversteer profile)
- Racing Bulls driver for 2026 (Spotrac contract page)
- Instagram followers: 1.5 million (official Instagram profile)
- Exact salary and net worth (not publicly disclosed; Formula1News.co.uk salary report)
- Current relationship status (no official confirmation) (Formula1News.co.uk salary report)
- Height (not officially published) (Formula1News.co.uk salary report)
- Family wealth (no public financial details) (Formula1News.co.uk salary report)
- Promoted to full-time Racing Bulls seat for 2025 season (F1.com driver profile)
- First full F1 season in 2025; career trajectory depends on performance
Five key facts from public records, one pattern: most personal and financial details remain estimates rather than official disclosures.
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Liam Jared Lawson |
| Date of Birth | 11 February 2002 |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Team | Racing Bulls (Visa Cash App RB) |
| Junior Career Highlights | Winner in Formula First, Formula Ford, Formula 4, Formula 3 Asia, Toyota Racing Series |
Is Liam Lawson in a relationship?
Liam Lawson’s relationship status as of 2025
- Lawson has not publicly confirmed a relationship on his social media, which focuses on racing.
- Several sources report that he has been dating Hannah St. John since October 2022 (Wettbasis profile; F1 Oversteer).
- A conflicting 2024 report claimed a relationship with Charlotte Miller, but later sources contradict that (FirstSportz report).
Past relationships if any
- No confirmed past relationships before Hannah St. John have been reported by major outlets.
If you’re looking for a public confirmation from Lawson himself, you won’t find it. The Hannah St. John reports are consistent but remain secondhand — fans should treat them as unconfirmed until Lawson speaks directly.
The implication: without a direct statement from the driver, the relationship status is best classified as “rumored but not official.”
Is Liam Lawson from a wealthy family?
Liam Lawson’s upbringing in New Zealand
- Lawson was born in Hastings, New Zealand, and his father was involved in motorsport (GPblog).
- His family is not publicly listed as a major fortune; he moved through the junior ranks with support from Red Bull’s junior program (FirstSportz).
Financial support in his racing career
- He was a Red Bull Racing reserve driver in 2024, a position that comes with team backing rather than family wealth (FirstSportz).
No public records detail the Lawson family’s assets. The narrative that he “comes from a supportive but not wealthy background” is built on the absence of evidence of wealth, not on disclosed financial statements.
What this means: the “wealthy family” question is essentially unanswerable from public data. The Red Bull path is typical for drivers who don’t have million-dollar family backing.
What is Liam Lawson’s salary?
Liam Lawson’s estimated net worth
- Spotrac lists his 2026 base salary at $1,000,000 (Spotrac).
- Other estimates range from $800,000 to $3 million per year (Formula1News.co.uk; GPblog).
- Net worth is commonly estimated at $1.5 million to $2 million (Celebrity Net Worth estimate; Sportskeeda profile).
Comparison to other F1 drivers
- F1 driver salaries are not publicly disclosed by teams, so all figures are estimates (Formula1News.co.uk).
- Lawson’s reported base is near the bottom of the F1 grid, consistent with a rookie contract.
For a driver who only secured a full-time seat in 2025, the gap between reported salary and net worth estimates suggests endorsement income is a significant slice of his earnings — but no sponsor has disclosed deal terms.
The trade-off: the more you want an exact number, the less reliable any single source becomes. The range ($1M–$3M salary) is the best the public record can offer.
How old is Liam Lawson?
Liam Lawson’s height and physical stats
- Born 11 February 2002, making him 23 years old in 2025 (GPblog).
- Height is not officially listed; estimated around 5’10” based on driver profiles.
Early career timeline
- Began karting at age 7 (GPblog).
- Won the Toyota Racing Series in 2019, then moved to FIA Formula 3 and Formula 2, winning the F2 championship in 2023 (GPblog).
The pattern: his junior career is a textbook Red Bull pathway — fast promotion through the ranks, with a championship in almost every category.
Which F1 driver is LGBTQ?
Current LGBTQ+ representation in F1
- No current F1 driver is openly LGBTQ+ (GPblog).
Drivers’ stances on LGBTQ+ rights
- Max Verstappen and Lando Norris have publicly supported LGBTQ+ rights, but neither has identified as LGBTQ+ themselves.
- F1 as an organization promotes inclusion with initiatives like “We Race As One,” but has no out driver as of 2025.
F1’s public messaging on inclusion contrasts with the complete absence of openly LGBTQ+ drivers on the grid. Fans who search for representation will find allyship, not identity.
Why this matters: the question reflects a broader industry gap. For a young driver like Lawson, there is no public record of his personal stance on LGBTQ+ issues — his social media and interviews stay strictly professional.
Confirmed facts
- Age (23 as of 2025)
- Nationality (New Zealand)
- F1 team (Racing Bulls)
- Instagram followers (1.5 million)
- Birthdate (11 February 2002)
What’s unclear
- Current relationship status (not publicly confirmed)
- Exact salary and net worth (not disclosed)
- Height (not officially published)
- Whether his family is wealthy (no public financial details)
What the sources say
Formula One driver for @visacashapprb
— Liam Lawson, via Instagram bio
Liam Jared Lawson (born 11 February 2002) is a New Zealand racing driver who competes in Formula One for Racing Bulls.
— GPblog
A race winner at pretty much every level of junior motorsport.
— F1.com profile, via GPblog
The common thread: professional facts are well documented, while personal claims rely on secondhand reports.
For the curious fan, the line between what is known and what is assumed is unusually sharp with Liam Lawson. The confirmed facts are few and public; the rest remains in the grey zone of estimates and unconfirmed reports. For New Zealand motorsport followers, the takeaway is clear: track performance is the only reliable measure, and the 2025 season will be the first real test of his full-time career.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Liam Lawson’s nationality?
New Zealand.
What team does Liam Lawson drive for?
Racing Bulls (Visa Cash App RB).
Has Liam Lawson won any championships?
Yes, multiple junior titles including the Toyota Racing Series and FIA Formula 2 championship.
What is Liam Lawson’s racing number?
His number is 30.
Is Liam Lawson related to any other drivers?
No known relation to other F1 drivers.
When did Liam Lawson join the Red Bull junior program?
He joined the Red Bull junior program in 2019 after winning the Toyota Racing Series.
Does Liam Lawson have any siblings?
He has a brother named Jared.
George Thompson is Senior Reporter at UrbanMixr.uk, covering breaking culture, lifestyle and general news stories across the UK.