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AlphaTauri Ricciardo-Lawson decision questioned by Herbert
Former F1 driver Johnny Herbert has expressed doubts about the decision made by AlphaTauri to retain Daniel Ricciardo for the 2024 season instead of promoting Liam Lawson to a race seat. Lawson has been filling in for Ricciardo since the Dutch Grand Prix and has impressed with his performances, achieving his first Grand Prix points in Singapore. Although Lawson is set to continue alongside Yuki Tsunoda for the Qatar Grand Prix, he will make way for Ricciardo when he is fit and for the 2024 season. This leaves Lawson with a potential opportunity for a full-time seat at Williams, as Logan Sargeant’s future is uncertain. Herbert believes that Lawson has already proven himself and has the potential to be the future of F1, questioning the decision to bring Ricciardo back instead. According to Herbert, Lawson has shown speed under pressure and has quickly adapted to the world of Formula 1. He believes that AlphaTauri, as a junior team, should prioritize young talent like Lawson and Tsunoda.
Source: RacingNews 365
