P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Impressive Lawson has given Red Bull a dilemma – what will they do?
In just his third race as a stand-in for Daniel Ricciardo, 21-year-old New Zealander Lawson had an impressive weekend in Singapore, finishing ninth and securing AlphaTauri’s best result of the season. Lawson’s strong performance included knocking reigning world champion Max Verstappen out of Q3 in qualifying. Despite the challenging nature of the circuit and the hot and humid conditions, Lawson remained calm and collected throughout the race. He highlighted the importance of improving his starts, as losing positions off the line makes their job more difficult. Lawson’s goal is to secure a full-time seat for 2024, and his recent showing further strengthens his case. This puts Red Bull in a conundrum for their driver line-up, with three drivers vying for two available seats at AlphaTauri. Yuki Tsunoda’s position may be under threat if Lawson continues to outperform him, and Ricciardo’s unfortunate injury has added pressure for him to recover quickly and prove his worth. The remaining seven races of the year will determine the final decision on AlphaTauri’s driver lineup.
Source: Crash
