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Daniel Ricciardo was axed by RB in favour of Liam Lawson, who has revealed his fellow antipodean’s true colours.
Despite the ongoing speculation about their Formula 1 futures, Daniel Ricciardo never made Liam Lawson feel like they were in competition for the Red Bull seat. Rumors intensified before the Singapore Grand Prix, suggesting Ricciardo might be dropped in favor of Lawson, with confirmation coming after the Marina Bay race. Lawson has now been given the chance to prove himself in the final six rounds of the season for a possible 2025 spot alongside Max Verstappen. Despite the pressure, Lawson praised Ricciardo for his supportive and non-competitive attitude throughout the situation, acknowledging the help he received from the seasoned driver. Both drivers understood the media scrutiny but maintained professionalism, with Lawson revealing his limited phone use to focus on the task at hand.
