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With the news now out that Liam Lawson will drive for RB for the remainder of the 2024 Formula 1 season, who is the driver that has displaced Daniel Ricciardo?
Born on February 11, 2002, Lawson started his racing career in karting before moving to single-seater racing in New Zealand in 2015. He won the Castrol Toyota Racing Series in his native country before joining the Red Bull Junior Team and competing in Formula 3. In 2021, he had a busy year racing in Formula 2 and DTM, culminating in a controversial finish in the DTM championship. Lawson made his first F1 appearance in 2022 as a Reserve Driver for Red Bull and AlphaTauri, impressing in practice sessions and end-of-season tests. He then moved on to the Super Formula series in Japan with Team Mugen, showcasing his talent with multiple wins and a strong performance in the championship. His journey from karting to Formula 1 proved his determination and skills as a rising star in the racing world.
