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AlphaTauri has clarified that Liam Lawson missed out on a 2024 Formula 1 seat because it “can’t have two young
Lawson, who made his F1 debut as a replacement for Ricciardo, impressed in his three appearances for AlphaTauri, but Ricciardo’s return and the team’s desire to be more competitive led to Lawson being sidelined. AlphaTauri’s parent company, Red Bull, has confirmed that Ricciardo and Tsunoda will be the team’s drivers for 2024. The team’s focus will now be on developing one experienced driver while still nurturing young talent for Red Bull Racing. AlphaTauri has struggled this year, sitting at the bottom of the Constructors’ standings, and it aims to reverse its fortunes with a more experienced driver. However, it will still serve as a place for young drivers to grow and eventually move up to Red Bull Racing.
Source: Motorsport Week
