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Lawson not distracted by AlphaTauri driver news in Japan
Liam Lawson expressed that his time in the Red Bull program has prepared him to perform under high-pressure situations, despite not racing for AlphaTauri in 2024. AlphaTauri announced Yuki Tsunoda and Daniel Ricciardo as their driver line-up for the next season, with Lawson returning to a full-time reserve role when Ricciardo recovers from injury. Lawson stated that he doesn’t see it as a major challenge to prove himself to Red Bull, as he has learned to handle pressure during his five years in the program. He is currently focused on performing well in the races and will consider his options for 2025 once his current stint is over. Lawson had a strong performance at Suzuka, narrowly missing out on reaching Q3 in qualifying and citing tire strategy as a potential determining factor.
Source: Racer
