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David Coulthard pictured in 2023 at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Pundit backs young driver for F1 seat

David Coulthard pictured in 2023 at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix — Photo: © IMAGO

Pundit backs young driver for F1 seat

The young talent impressed in his brief spell in F1 last season

David Coulthard has backed Liam Lawson for a drive in Formula 1, claiming that he would like the youngster on the grid this season.

The promising New Zealander had a brief spell with AlphaTauri last season in relief of the injured Daniel Ricciardo, and impressed in his brief promotion.

In his five races with the Faenza squad, Lawson put in some impressive performances, including a ninth place finish in Singapore, scoring his first points in F1.

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Liam Lawson impressed in his brief spell with AlphaTauri
Liam Lawson impressed in his brief spell with AlphaTauri
The 22-year-old replaced the injured Daniel Ricciardo for five races
The 22-year-old replaced the injured Daniel Ricciardo for five races
Visa Cash App RB decided to retain Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda for 2024
Visa Cash App RB decided to retain Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda for 2024

Coulthard: I would have Lawson on the grid

But after Ricciardo returned from injury, the 22-year-old would not return to the cockpit of an F1 car and instead went back to Super Formula to finish his season with Team Mugen, where he finished second in the standings.

For 2024, AlphaTauri rebranded to Visa Cash App RB and decided to retain Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda as they look to branch away from just being Red Bull’s junior team.

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