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Kiwi Liam Lawson is returning to the F1 grid in the United States, but this time with the seat of his own and not as an injury substitute.
Liam Lawson strongly defends Red Bull’s junior programme, stating that failure in it indicates a driver’s incapability of succeeding in F1. Lawson replaced Ricciardo at Red Bull, stands a chance for a 2025 seat if he outperforms Tsunoda and Perez. Lawson is the 16th Red Bull junior programme-backed driver in F1, where Dr Helmut Marko is known for being strict, sometimes replacing drivers mid-season for underperformance. Lawson argues that the programme instills valuable “survival” skills necessary for F1 success. He appreciates the tough nature of the programme, believing it prepared him well for the challenges of F1 and expressing gratitude for the experience gained. The pressure and expectations enforced by the programme are seen as beneficial in shaping drivers for the demands of Formula 1.
