F1 News: Liam Lawson Confirms Next Move After AlphaTauri Stint Ends

Liam Lawson, following a mixed AlphaTauri stint, aims for the Super Formula title, with Red Bull foreseeing a promising F1 future for the young driver.

Liam Lawson, stepping down from his temporary place with AlphaTauri, shifts his sights towards a pivotal moment in his Super Formula campaign. Marking his next move after a tumultuous yet noteworthy F1 stint, the young racer emphasises, "It's very important. Very, very important," when discussing his pursuit of the Super Formula title.

Key Takeaways

• After a series of highs and lows with AlphaTauri, Lawson pivots towards his participation in the Super Formula, with the championship title visibly in his crosshairs.
• While Lawson expressed tangible frustration regarding the end of his F1 stint, his undeterred focus now lies in impactful performance in his upcoming races in Japan.
• Red Bull boss Christian Horner acknowledges Lawson’s commendable performance and assures, “It certainly won't be his last race in F1."

Liam Lawson sets his focus upon the forthcoming Super Formula finale at Suzuka. Filling Daniel Ricciardo’s vacancy for five races and even carving his name on the points table at the Singapore Grand Prix, Lawson’s unexpected F1 journey witnessed a rather anticlimactic end in Qatar, with a first-lap incident in the sprint and ultimately crossing the finish line in 17th place during the Grand Prix.

Lawson's intense focus is now affixed on the Super Formula, where he sits only eight points adrift from championship leader Ritomo Miyata. In a candid interview with Autosport, Lawson acknowledged the paramount importance of the impending Japanese season finale, stating: 

“Obviously, I think it can help make a huge impact on my career, especially with how this weekend's gone.

""I'll be in Austin. And I'll fly from there to Japan for our last race in Super Formula. So between now and then I'll just be preparing for that, and I'll obviously be doing stuff with Red Bull as well.”

Reflecting upon his F1 journey and its unsavoury conclusion, Lawson articulated:

"I think obviously you want to go out on a high. So this is pretty tough to finish off on. I think it's just something we need to look into.”'

F1 News: Liam Lawson Addresses Missing Out On Nyck de Vries' AlphaTauri Seat

Red Bull principal Christian Horner, however, extended a beacon of assurance towards the young talent, praising his commendable adaptability and making a strong prediction about Lawson’s future in Formula 1. 

“I think he's done a great job jumping in with zero mileage in the car.

“I'm sure that with what he's done in these five races he's demonstrated that he deserves an opportunity in the future.”

Red Bull Press Image