P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Liam Lawson has explained that plans were already in motion for him to race during the 2024 F1 season when his stint as Daniel Ricciardo’s stand-in ended last year.
“Liam Lawson has been promised by Christian Horner that he would race in F1 this season, with Daniel Ricciardo’s return from injury last year paving the way for Lawson. The 22-year-old has now replaced Ricciardo at RB for the rest of 2024, seen as an audition for Sergio Perez’s seat at Red Bull. While Lawson’s future at RB seems secure for next season, the fluidity of Red Bull’s contracts means situations can change quickly. Lawson’s stint as Ricciardo’s substitute in 2023 showed his potential, leading to this eventual opportunity. Horner had assured Lawson a year ago, and now the promise has come to fruition, with the young driver poised to make his mark in F1.”
