Lawson to replace Ricciardo at RB F1 team for rest of season

English Woman's Journal - Lawson to replace Ricciardo at RB F1 team for rest of season

SPORTS 26.09.2024

Lawson to replace Ricciardo at RB F1 team for rest of season / Photo: Lillian SUWANRUMPHA - AFP

Daniel Ricciardo has been replaced on the RB Formula One team by Liam Lawson for the rest of the 2024 season, the Red Bull-affiliated constructor announced on Thursday.

Change text size:

The 35-year-old Australian's contract expired after the Singapore Grand Prix and he has been dropped with six races to go, giving Lawson the seat.

New Zealander Lawson, 22, came in for five races last season after Ricciardo broke his wrist in a crash at the Dutch Grand Prix.

RB team principal Laurent Mekies said: "Daniel has brought a lot of experience and talent to the team with a fantastic attitude, which has helped everyone to develop and foster a tight team spirit.

"He has been a true gentleman both on and off the track and never without that smile. He will be missed, but will always hold a special place within the Red Bull family."

Lawson will be driving alongside Yuki Tsunoda, starting at the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas next month.

Mekies said: "Liam drove for us last season, and coped well under difficult circumstances, so it'll be a natural transition."

Ricciardo is one of the most popular drivers in the paddock, with an infectious smile and wicked sense of humour.

He spent 13 years on the grid and walks away with 32 podiums and eight victories from stints with Toro Rosso (later AlphaTauri and now RB), Red Bull, Renault and McLaren, scoring 1,329 points.

M.Campbel--EWJ

FA Cup Second-Round Draw Confirmed for Non-League and Midlands Clubs

The FA Cup second-round draw has been finalized, setting up crucial ties for non-league teams aiming to reach the third round proper. Several clubs from the Midlands, including Burton Albion and Kidderminster Harriers, have secured their next opponents following recent victories over lower-league opposition.

Panthers expected to begin 2027 NRL season away from new stadium

The new Penrith Stadium is expected to be ready in time for the opening round of the 2027 NRL season, but it’s still likely the Panthers is expected to be on the road for their early matches. There is no delay to the build of the new $309 million venue but there’s a lack of appetite for risk around weather delays through the summer.

Tayyab Arif hits 57 on Pakistan Test debut against Sri Lanka

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — Tayyab Arif smashed an aggressive half-century on debut and provided a new-look Pakistan lineup a confident start to the first cricket test against Sri Lanka on Monday. The 20-year-old Tayyab struck nine boundaries and a six in his 57-run knock as Pakistan reached 137-2 at lunch on a greenish wicket that lured Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis to bowl first after winning the toss.

English Woman's Journal - Lawson to replace Ricciardo at RB F1 team for rest of season