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Liam Lawson Takes the Helm at Red Bull: A Crucial Six-Race Audition

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January 9, 2025
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Liam Lawson’s Remarkable Journey from New Zealand to Formula 1: A Story of Sacrifice, Determination, and Second Chances – “My parents sold their house so I could keep racing”

ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - AUGUST 23: Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Visa Cash App RB walks in the paddock prior to practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Netherlands at Circuit Zandvoort on August 23, 2024 in Zandvoort, Netherlands. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202408230106 // Usage for editorial use only //

The Formula 1 paddock has been thrown into a whirlwind of anticipation as 22-year-old Liam Lawson steps into the Red Bull Racing seat for the remainder of the 2024 season. This surprise move comes after the team announced the departure of Daniel Ricciardo following the Singapore Grand Prix, thrusting Lawson into a high-stakes opportunity to prove his worth on the sport’s biggest stage.

This isn’t Lawson’s first time filling in for Ricciardo. Last year, the New Zealand-born driver subbed for the Australian at AlphaTauri after Ricciardo sustained a hand injury. Lawson impressed, particularly in the chaotic Singapore Grand Prix, where he outqualified none other than reigning world champion Max Verstappen and secured his first-ever Formula 1 points with a ninth-place finish.

Now, the stakes are even higher. With six rounds remaining in the 2024 season, Lawson has a chance to secure a coveted full-time seat in Formula 1 for 2025, all while the watchful eyes of Red Bull’s management, including Helmut Marko, monitor his every move. Speaking to New Zealand’s Newstalk ZB, Lawson acknowledged the gravity of the task ahead.

“It’s six rounds left of the season, so I’ve come in at a difficult time,” Lawson said. “It’s going to be a very challenging point. Obviously, all these guys have done three quarters of a season now, so I have to try and compete with that now at tracks that I haven’t done as well.”

While daunting, Lawson’s previous outings have shown he’s more than capable of rising to the challenge. His performance in Singapore last year, where he knocked Verstappen out in the second session of qualifying, remains a highlight. As he prepares to replace the eight-time grand prix winner Ricciardo, Lawson knows this is the moment to make his mark.

“I need to perform. Basically, I need to try and obviously show my worth in F1 and do a similar job to what I did last year,” he continued. “What’s given me the shot now is what happened last year.”

Red Bull Racing, sitting in a healthy sixth place in the Constructors’ Championship with 34 points, is eager to see if Lawson can help the team further climb the ranks. Lawson’s debut for Red Bull this season will come at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas—a race where Ricciardo made his return from injury last year.

For Lawson, these six races represent more than just an opportunity to race. They are an audition, a test of whether he can handle the pressure of Formula 1’s upper echelons and cement his place in the Red Bull family for the future. Will Lawson seize the moment and solidify his future, or will the weight of expectation prove too heavy? One thing is certain—Formula 1 fans will be watching closely as Lawson gears up for the biggest challenge of his career.

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