‘Not a good feeling’, Liam Lawson stressed following Daniel Ricciardo’s departure

10 days after the announcement of Daniel Ricciardo’s departure, Liam Lawson returned to this handover in F1. The opportunity for the new face of Red Bull to reveal the advice given to him by the Australian driver.

On October 20, Liam Lawson will make his debut as a Racing Bulls driver during the United States F1 GP. A highlight in the New Zealander’s young career. If Lawson’s career logically justifies Red Bull offering him a seat in Formula 1, it is clear that the pressure is immense on the shoulders of Daniel Ricciardo’s replacement. The New Zealand driver also admitted that he was not completely calm about the idea of ​​taking the place of his Australian counterpart.

“It was not a good feeling. I didn’t feel good during the Singapore GP” admitted Liam Lawson on a New Zealand radio station. “I knew about it a few weeks ago. We all knew what was going to happen” continued the new Racing Bulls driver. We therefore know that the leaders of Red Bull had planned to fire Daniel Ricciardo. If the reasons are numerous today, it is clear that the departure of the Australian pushes an inexperienced Liam Lawson to the forefront.

Daniel Ricciardo gave some advice to his successor

Fortunately for the New Zealand driver, Daniel Ricciardo did not leave without a word of support for his replacement. During the broadcast on Newstalk ZBLiam Lawson has revealed the advice he received from the Australian. “I have to take my chance in F1. He told me the same thing: – You have to make the most of it –“ explained the Racing Bulls driver. Advice that must immediately be applied during the United States GP. Unfortunately, Liam Lawson will start at a disadvantage in his debut behind the wheel of Racing Bulls.

It remains to be seen whether Daniel Ricciardo’s replacement will be able to handle the pressure of such a challenge. For his part, the Australian driver remains very discreet about his future plans. Christian Horner and Helmut Marko, however, try to hold him back. But that’s how it is. Daniel Ricciardo has so far only given advice to Liam Lawson! The Red Bull leaders will still have to wait.