Red Bull Replaces Ricciardo with Lawson, Pressures Perez to Perform

Christian Horner signals a potential team shake-up as Liam Lawson gets a six-race audition to secure a permanent seat.

Liam Lawson has been promoted to the Red Bull-owned RB team, replacing Daniel Ricciardo for the final six races of the 2024 season.
Christian Horner indicates that Lawson's performance will be evaluated to decide if he will become Max Verstappen's teammate next season.
Sergio Perez faces increased pressure to maintain his seat, with his future at Red Bull not guaranteed despite having a contract for 2025.
Lawson, who previously impressed during a five-race stint replacing an injured Ricciardo, acknowledges the opportunity is performance-based and not set in stone.
The decision to promote Lawson reflects Red Bull's broader strategy of assessing junior drivers and potentially looking outside their current pool for future team placements.