F1 News: Liam Lawson's AlphaTauri Position Confirmed For 2024

Liam Lawson will continue into 2024 as the AlphaTauri reserve driver.

AlphaTauri has confirmed that Liam Lawson will continue with the team into 2024 as their reserve driver. 

The New Zealander has been taking Daniel Ricciardo's seat whilst he recovers from breaking his wrist during the second free practice session of the Dutch Grand Prix weekend, and he has been putting in some impressive performances. During his third Grand Prix last weekend in Singapore, Lawson picked up two points for the team with his ninth place finish which is the highest finish for AlphaTauri this season. 

Lawson's incredible performances had raised questions about whether he would secure a full-time seat for 2024 and even Lawson said himself ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix weekend that he would not be happy with a reserve driver role in 2024. Nevertheless, the driver has signed with AlphaTauri to continue as the reserve driver into next year with Yuki Tsunoda and Daniel Ricciardo both signing contract extensions as well. 

Commenting on the role in a press release from the team, team principal Franz Tost explained:

"As for Liam, who has impressed everyone in his races so far, he will definitely help the team in his development role as a third driver, and I’m sure he will have a future in Formula One soon."

AlphaTauri CEO Peter Bayer also commented on Lawson:

"Liam put himself in the spotlight of F1 in only three races and I am very happy that we can continue to prepare him for his future."

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Fans had previously been urging Williams team principal James Vowles to consider Lawson for 2024 as a possible replacement for rookie Logan Sargeant who has failed to bring in any points so far this season. However, it is now incredibly unlikely that this would happen.