Liam Lawson's answer to probing net worth question speaks volumes about him

Formula One rising star previously delivered a refreshingly candid response when quizzed about his personal wealth – humorously claiming he's far from well off.

(Sunday, October 20), where he'll join forces with VCARB team-mate Yuki Tsunoda at the US Grand Prix, after securing 15th spot in qualifying.

The Kiwi ace turned heads last term at AlphaTauri as he filled in for an injured Daniel Ricciardo. But now he's snatched the spot from the Aussie, after a disappointing 18th-place finish at the Singapore GP.

Lawson's got just six races to prove his mettle to Red Bull and secure a regular slot in their lineup, which is a move likely to make his wallet considerably heavier.

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Despite reports from that suggest the driver's net worth stood at a cool £1.3million ($1.5million) as of August 2023, Lawson downplayed this figure from two years prior to that. When faced with a search about his net worth in a 2021posted on YouTube, Lawson, with a grin, retorted: "Liam Lawson net worth? That would be a big fat zero.

"Literally, I haven't earned any money in my whole career. The only money I've ever made is from Twitch so I have a net worth of zero." Despite this, with a strong finish to the season, he could be in for a windfall, reports . However, when it comes to moving up to Red Bull, Lawson feels that's still a long shot.

Speaking at the United States Grand Prix, he said: "I mean, I think [joining Red Bull is] very far ahead, honestly. The target or the goal that's been set out is the same as it's always been since I was 17 and joined the program.

"It's all performance-based, and that's basically how they'll be looking at it. Obviously, Yuki's done a very good job the last couple of years, and especially this year. He's the benchmark for them to compare me against; he's the only one in the same car as me. So I'll be directly compared with him."

Lawson also shared his perspective on future prospects, adding: "I guess the goal or the expectation from them is for me to compete alongside him. In terms of where that sets me out for next year or in the future, I have absolutely no idea. But that's the target that's been set out."