Daniel Ricciardo has been replaced on the RB Formula One team by Liam Lawson for the rest of the 2024 season, the Red Bull-affiliated constructor announced on Thursday.
The 35-year-old Australian's contract expired after the Singapore Grand Prix and he has been dropped with six races to go, giving Lawson the seat.
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New Zealander Lawson, 22, came in for five races last season after Ricciardo broke his wrist in a crash at the Dutch Grand Prix.
RB team principal Laurent Mekies said 'Daniel has brought a lot of experience and talent to the team with a fantastic attitude, which has helped everyone to develop and foster a tight team spirit.
