Fri Sep 27 15:07:04 UTC 2024: ## Red Bull Announces Liam Lawson to Replace Daniel Ricciardo for Remaining Races

**Monza, Italy** – Red Bull’s AlphaTauri team has announced that New Zealander Liam Lawson will replace Australian Daniel Ricciardo for the final six races of the Formula One season. Lawson, 22, has been Red Bull’s reserve driver since 2022 and filled in for Ricciardo at five races last year when the eight-time grand prix winner was injured.

“Daniel has been a true gentleman both on and off the track and never without that smile,” said team boss Laurent Mekies in a statement. “He will be missed, but will always hold a special place within the Red Bull family.”

Mekies also welcomed Lawson to the team, noting his experience with the team from last season. “He already knows the team well. He drove for us last season, and coped well under difficult circumstances, so it’ll be a natural transition,” he said.

Ricciardo took to social media to express his gratitude for the experience. “I’ve loved this sport my whole life. It’s wild and wonderful and been a journey,” he said. “To the teams and individuals that have played their part, thank you. To the fans who love the sport sometimes more than me haha thank you. It’ll always have its highs and lows but it’s been fun and truth be told I wouldn’t change it.”

Lawson’s debut with AlphaTauri will be at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix.

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