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Liam Lawson will replace Daniel Ricciardo at RB from the USGP. It is part of a solution to the driver problem Red Bull has been struggling with for some time.
Daniel Ricciardo has lost his seat at RB to Liam Lawson with immediate effect, with the New Zealander stepping in from the United States Grand Prix, giving him six races to show his worth before the end of the season. The decision had been coming for weeks, with RacingNews365 confirming Ricciardo’s fate between Azerbaijan and Singapore. Ricciardo’s performance hadn’t been up to par for RB, contrasting with Max Verstappen’s success and Perez’s struggle. Red Bull aims to evaluate Lawson for a potential 2025 seat, putting pressure on Perez. The move also signals a shift in Red Bull’s driver lineup and opens opportunities for young talents like Isack Hadjar and Arvid Lindblad. Marko’s plans indicate a possible reshuffling of drivers within the Red Bull program.
