Lawson: Children should know that dreams come true.

      Liam Lawson's path to Formula 1 was not an easy one. He was born in New Zealand and moved to Europe at an early age, but he achieved his goal and hopes others will follow…

      Liam Lawson: "I'm happy to represent New Zealand in Formula 1. As children we're often told that breaking into Formula 1 is very difficult, almost impossible, and I believe that needs to change.

      You know, if at a young age you want to become an astronaut, you can become one. I was six or seven when I was told not to even dream about Formula 1. It seems kids are often told that nowadays. I consider myself very, very lucky to have made it to Formula 1, and I hope my example will change things at least a little.

      There are a lot of New Zealanders in modern motorsport. Look at the WEC, IndyCar, NASCAR, Supercars – New Zealand drivers compete everywhere, and many of them are at the top.

      I hope people will understand that nothing is impossible. Personally, I'll do everything to make this path much easier in the future. Kids should know that dreams come true."