Liam Lawson: thrilled but ‘unfulfilled’ by F1 debut

F1: Beyond The Grid

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🗓️ 24 October 2023

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Liam Lawson passed his first Formula 1 exam with flying colours in 2023. His performances in Daniel Ricciardo’s absence vindicated Red Bull’s faith in the New Zealander and suggests we’ve not seen the last of him in an F1 car.

‘Frustrated’ at not having a seat on the grid for 2024, Lawson is clearly very determined to return to the pinnacle of motorsport as soon as possible.

He tells Tom Clarkson how he felt when receiving the call-up at Zandvoort, what he’s learned from the five Grands Prix he raced in, why he wants to inspire young racers in New Zealand, his hopes for 2024, and much more.

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0:00.0	This episode is brought to you by Get Your Guide, home of unforgettable travel experiences, including a behind-the-scenes tour of the McLaren Technology Center.
0:10.0	Go to Get Your Guide.com to Book Now.
0:16.0	In Formula One, first impressions can be career defining.
0:20.0	When Liam Lawson replaced Daniel Ricardo for five races, he proved that he has what it takes to compete at the highest level,
0:28.0	even if his ultimate goal remains out of reach for now.
0:31.0	That's more part of he's going to feel a bit disappointed just to not be a full-time driver. Obviously that's what my goal is.
0:37.2	So obviously I'll continue to work towards trying to achieve that, but I don't think there's a way that I end the year feeling fully fulfilled with how it's gone to be honest.
0:46.4	While Lawson is frustrated not to be on the grid in 2024 he's now even more
0:51.5	determined to realize his dream and to inspire a country.
0:55.0	When I go to the Go Cat track in New Zealand and I speak to these eight-year-old kids,
0:59.0	I say them, what do you want to race when you're older and they're like,
1:01.0	oh, I'd like to be a former driver, but it's impossible so I'm going to try and do this.
1:04.7	And it's like you're eight years old you can't tell an eight year old what they can and can't be and as an eight year old you can believe whatever you want.
1:10.5	I certainly did when I was that age so I think that's also what I'm trying to do at the same time is to show that basically it is possible from New Zealand. It might be very hard, but it's definitely possible. Hello and welcome to F1 Beyond the Grid with me Tom Clarkson.
1:30.0	Liam Lawson has demonstrated over the to F1 Beyond the Grid with me Tom Clarkson.
1:33.0	Liam Lawson has demonstrated over the last couple of months
1:36.0	why Red Bull believe he's a potential star of the future.
1:40.0	After Daniel Ricardo broke his left hand at Zandvoort, Lawson seized his opportunity with both hands.
1:47.0	He beat his Alpha Tower teammate Yuki Sonoda in four of their five races together.
1:52.0	He took his first F1 points in Singapore
1:54.6	and he overcame tough conditions in Qatar.
1:57.7	Liam truly experienced all the extremes that this sport has to offer
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