EDITORIAL Fast track to success in Formula One

• Published date: 28 March 2024
• Publication title: Daily Post, The (Rotorua, New Zealand)

And now, in the high-octane world of Formula One, the latest Kiwi sensation is poised to dazzle on the track: Liam Lawson

Despite missing out on a full-time seat this year, Lawson competed in five Formula One Grand Prix in 2023 as an injury replacement and was nothing short of breathtaking.

His brief stint behind the wheel was akin to watching a bird take flight for the first time — mesmerising, awe-inspiring, and full of promise.

Now, as the winds of change blow through the Red Bull Racing stables, Lawson finds himself on the cusp of something remarkable.

The whispers from the paddock hint at a seismic shift in the Formula One landscape.

The meteoric rise of Max Verstappen has left Red Bull contemplating its future lineup, and in Lawson, they see a diamond in the rough, ready to be polished into a champion.

The recent ultimatum issued to Daniel Ricciardo speaks volumes about the confidence Red Bull has in Lawson’s potential.

It’s a sign of the changing of the guard, where youth and vigour are poised to challenge experience.

After the first three races of the season, the Australian Ricciardo is yet to score a single point and has been out-qualified by Tsunoda in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and last weekend in Australia. Saturday also saw Ricciardo fail to reach the second round of qualifying in his home race at Melbourne’s Albert Park for the first time in his career.

NZME understands should Ricciardo fail to improve over the next two...