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Liam Lawson returns to Zandvoort this weekend for the first time since his competitive F1 debut.
Liam Lawson recently talked about the overwhelming “fear” he faced during his unexpected Formula 1 debut at Zandvoort in 2023.
Returning to the track for the Dutch Grand Prix this weekend, it marks Lawson’s first time back since filling in for an injured Daniel Ricciardo at Red Bull’s junior team due to a hand injury.
Thrown into the deep end, Lawson managed to finish 13th in a challenging mixed-conditions race after starting last on the grid.
The Dutch GP was chaotic with rain affecting the race, posing an extra challenge for Lawson, who was under immense pressure.
Reflecting on that intense debut, Lawson admitted that most of his memories from the weekend were of fear and pressure, making it a tough but valuable learning experience.
