The grin is gone from the Formula 1 grid. In its place is a Kiwi looking to make the most of another chance to impress.

Liam Lawson says thinking about auditioning for a Red Bull seat in 2025 is "very far" from his focus, as he concentrates on the performance criteria set by RB on his Formula 1 return. The New Zealander will return to an F1 seat in Austin after Daniel Ricciardo was let go by RB following the Singapore Grand Prix,

There are many storylines to follow in the final stretch of the 2024 season. In almost traditional fashion, Red Bull’s driver line-up will be at the centre of discussion across F1 news outlets.

Liam Lawson is back in Formula 1, and the young Kiwi couldn’t be more excited. After stepping in to replace Daniel Ricciardo in 2023, Lawson’s brief but promising stint has earned him another shot at the pinnacle of motorsport.