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“Is he the future?” – AlphaTauri’s decision to keep Ricciardo questioned
Red Bull has announced their Formula 1 lineup for 2024, with Ricciardo and Tsunoda as the team’s drivers, leaving Liam Lawson on the sidelines once again. Despite Lawson’s impressive performances, he will be Red Bull’s reserve driver for the upcoming season. In a recent article for Motor Sport magazine, three-time F1 race winner Herbert expressed his disagreement with the decision to stick with Ricciardo over Lawson. Herbert praised Lawson’s ability to quickly adapt to the demands of F1 and perform well under pressure, citing his strong performances in Singapore and his first points finish in his third Grand Prix. Herbert believes that Lawson has already established himself as a leading driver at AlphaTauri and should have been given a seat for the 2024 season instead of Ricciardo, as Lawson represents the future of the team.
Source: Crash
