The Australian driver abandoned his place in the Racing Bulls team. This fact would leave a place free for next year.
Daniel Ricciardothe Australian driver of Italian descent, freed up his place in the team Racing Bulls putting an end to his Formula 1 tour. It was that same team that decided to replace him with the 22-year-old New Zealander. Liam Lawson.
The situation sparked strong speculation regarding the places that will be filled in 2025 and the possibility that the argentinian Franco Colapinto have your place secured to continue competing.
However, as Ricciardo’s departure was agreed in advancenothing ensures the presence of pilot from Pilar in next year’s races. A clause ensured that Lawson had to be promoted to F1 before September 30, 2024, otherwise he would be released to another team.
Your manager, Maria Catarineustated in this regard: “I can’t say anything because there is nothing yet. Obviously we want Franco to race in F1 in 2025, but today this is the panorama.”
What can be assured is that Colapinto’s emergence and rise was similar to that of the New Zealander, given that Williams fired Logan Sargeant as Racing Bulls fired Ricciardo. That is to say, if the Argentine’s appearance had been unsuccessful, perhaps the decision regarding Lawson would not have been the same.
Despite any speculation, the only free place remains that of Valtteri Bottas in Sauber, and neither Colapinto nor Lawson have their position assured. Although the latter has serious chances of staying, even making the jump to Red Bull if it performs well.
Source: Ambito
