VCARB drops Ricciardo, promotes Lawson for rest of 2024 F1 season

RB benches Ricciardo, hands seat to reserve Lawson.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Mar 261 min read

What happened: Visa Cash App RB announced Daniel Ricciardo's departure after the Singapore GP. Liam Lawson, the team's reserve driver, replaces him starting Japanese GP. The move ends Ricciardo's full-time comeback after stints at McLaren and Renault.

Why it matters: Ricciardo's zero points in 2024 heightened pressure amid RB's midfield battle. Lawson's promotion from successful 2023 substitute stint (12 points in 5 races) tests his full-season readiness. Shake-up fuels 2025 driver market speculation, impacting Red Bull family seats.

By the numbers: RB Constructors: 8th, 18 pts (Tsunoda 22, Ricciardo 0). Lawson 2024 tests: P12/P10. Japanese GP shift: Lawson points Head-to-head vs Tsunoda: 1-1 qualifying.

What to watch: Monitor Lawson's Japanese GP debut and points haul. Watch ripple effects on Ricciardo's next move and RB's constructors push.

Sources

@Racingnews365c Mar 26, 5:10 PM ET

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