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Liam Lawson “loan” option explained – and why it’s “unappealing”
Lawson has been performing impressively as a replacement driver for Red Bull’s sister team AlphaTauri this season, and his performances have caught the attention of Red Bull. Although Ricciardo and Tsunoda will be keeping their seats at AlphaTauri in 2024, Red Bull is eager to retain Lawson. There is a possibility that Red Bull could loan him out to Williams to replace Sargeant for a year, as the two teams have collaborated before. However, Red Bull is keen to have Lawson racing for them in 2025, so a one-year loan deal may not be appealing to Williams. This could mean that Lawson would have to wait for another year before securing a full-time F1 drive. Ricciardo’s comeback will mark the end of Lawson’s temporary seat in AlphaTauri, but there is speculation that 2025 could be Lawson’s year, with even a potential Red Bull drive alongside Verstappen.
Source: Crash
