‘Adaptable, mentally strong, and fast in everything he drives’ – F2 expert Alex Jacques on why RB have put their faith in Lawson

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It was announced after the Singapore Grand Prix that Daniel Ricciardo had left the RB team with immediate effect, with his seat going to young reserve driver Liam Lawson. It’s a bold move to make for the Faenza team, so we asked F2 commentator Alex Jacques exactly why they’ve put their faith in the young New Zealander…
It is rare to see a multiple Grand Prix winner replaced by a 22-year-old. Rarer still to see it happen mid-season but such is the combination of Liam Lawson’s potential and Red Bull’s ever confusing driver situation, it’s exactly where the organisation and driver find themselves ahead of the 19th Grand Prix of the year.

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