RB has confirmed that Liam Lawson will race alongside Yuki Tsunoda in the US Grand Prix on the Circuit of the Americas and for the rest of the season.
Lawson has been a Crimson Bull reserve driver since 2022, making his Grand Prix debut in Zandvoort final 12 months throughout Daniel Ricciardo’s restoration interval. His spectacular five-race drive noticed him rating factors for the Staff, ending ninth within the Singapore GP.
“Everybody right here at VCARB want to thank Daniel for his onerous work throughout the final two seasons with us,” mentioned Laurent Mekies. “He has introduced a variety of expertise and expertise to the workforce with a incredible angle, which has helped everybody to develop and foster a decent workforce spirit.
“Daniel has been a real gentleman each on and off the monitor and by no means with out that smile. He can be missed, however will all the time maintain a particular place inside the Crimson Bull household.
“I would additionally prefer to take this chance to welcome Liam. He already is aware of the workforce effectively. He drove for us final season, and coped effectively below troublesome circumstances, so it’s going to be a pure transition.
“It is nice to see younger expertise from inside the Crimson Bull household make the following step. We’re wanting ahead to getting our heads down and specializing in the remainder of the season collectively.”
In response to the information, Ricciardo took to social media.
“I’ve liked this sport my complete life,” he posted on Instagram. “It is wild and fantastic and been a journey.
“To the groups and people which have performed their half, thanks. To the followers who love the game typically greater than me haha thanks.
“It will all the time have its highs and lows nevertheless it’s been enjoyable and reality be advised I would not change it. Till the following journey.”
