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Liam Lawson revealed the Red Bull hierarchy urged him to continue the impressive form that rewarded him with ninth upon his Formula 1 return at the United States Grand Prix.
Liam Lawson replaced Daniel Ricciardo at Red Bull mid-season, debuting at the Circuit of the Americas after the Singapore Grand Prix. Despite starting 19th due to an engine penalty, Lawson finished an impressive ninth at the United States GP. Red Bull’s Christian Horner and Helmut Marko have challenged Lawson to maintain this level of performance for the remainder of the 2024 F1 season. Lawson aims to secure a spot at a Red Bull-owned team in 2025 based on his performances in the upcoming races. Despite facing challenges such as a new circuit and F1 Sprint format, Lawson impressed Horner with his skill and adaptability during the US GP. Horner is pleased with Lawson’s progress and is excited to see how the young driver continues to develop alongside Max Verstappen in the remaining races.
