Summary
Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson shared that former Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo supported him during a tough time when Lawson replaced Ricciardo on the team. Lawson took over from Ricciardo after Ricciardo couldn't maintain his seat next to Max Verstappen, and Lawson reflected on the support Ricciardo offered during that period.
Key Facts
- Liam Lawson replaced Daniel Ricciardo at Racing Bulls starting with the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix.
- This was the second time Lawson replaced Ricciardo; the first was in 2023 when Ricciardo injured his hand.
- Lawson earned a spot at Racing Bulls after Ricciardo struggled to perform.
- Ricciardo was attempting to get a seat at Red Bull Racing next to Max Verstappen.
- Despite the competition, Ricciardo supported Lawson during this challenging transition.
- Lawson faces competitive pressure from other Red Bull junior drivers for his spot on the team.
- Lawson was moved down from the senior team after a few race weekends, with Yuki Tsunoda taking his place.
