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Christian Horner’s Promise: Liam Lawson’s Path to a 2024 F1 Seat

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Christian Horner assured Liam Lawson of a spot on the 2024 F1 grid, following Lawson's remarkable debut in the grand prix last year, according to sources. The head of Red Bull Racing committed to securing Lawson a race seat for the upcoming season.

Liam Lawson mentioned that Christian Horner, the head of Red Bull, assured him last year that he would definitely secure a spot in Formula 1 at some time in the 2024 season.

A 22-year-old from New Zealand has taken over Daniel Ricciardo's position at Red Bull's affiliated team, RB, for the remainder of the season. This includes six more Grand Prix races and three sprint events.

Since 2022, Lawson has been serving as the reserve driver for Red Bull. Last season, he participated in five races after Ricciardo was unable to compete due to a hand injury sustained during a practice crash at Zandvoort.

Following an outstanding stint, highlighted by his top performance in Singapore where he surpassed Max Verstappen in qualifying to make it to Q3 and earned points, Lawson disclosed that Horner assured him of a position with one of Red Bull’s teams for the 2024 season.

Lawson mentioned on the F1 Nation podcast that Christian had suggested the concept of him getting involved about a year ago.

As I exited the vehicle, he assured me by saying, "I promise, I'll make sure you participate in a race at some point next year."

"I was always aware that this was the plan, and it had been discussed beforehand."

"Formula 1 is like a rollercoaster ride, with conditions shifting every weekend. One moment everything seems promising, and the next it doesn't, all hinging on the performance of the team members."

"To be frank, it's quite unsettling because you're left pondering your likelihood of getting behind the wheel, which entirely hinges on the performance of the drivers currently on the track."

"You certainly don't wish for another person's failure to be your opportunity, but for me to take the wheel, someone must step aside."

"There wasn't a definite plan for where that would lead. It wasn't as straightforward as saying, 'In a year, you'll be swapping roles with this individual.' Instead, it was more like, 'In a year, we'll have a position for you, but we're still unsure of the specific location.'"

"Throughout the year, the conversations were ongoing, and it was during the Baku race that Christian finally informed me that I would be stepping in."

When questioned about the requirements set by Red Bull for securing a full-time position in 2025, Lawson stated: "Essentially, they want me to perform at a level comparable to Yuki."

"The team aims for me to compete against him and deliver strong performances. They're seeking points. Securing sixth place in the constructors' standings is crucial for VCARB."

"The main objective is to score, and when we achieve that, it means we're performing well. That's the benchmark we've been given. However, we're constantly being assessed. This has been the case since I joined Red Bull at the age of 16."

"Our work is consistently assessed based on our performance, so this situation isn't any different from how it has always been."

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