Jos Verstappen backs Liam Lawson to ‘step up’ to Red Bull alongside Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen's father Jos Verstappen has been impressed by the Liam Lawson and backed the Kiwi driver to race for Red Bull in the future.
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Former Dutch racer Jos Verstappen has praised Visa Cash App RB driver Liam Lawson in light of his recent performances. On Sunday, he finished P9 after a tricky race under wet conditions at the Brazilian GP.
Liam Lawson was chosen to replace Daniel Ricciardo at VCARB for the remainder of the season after the latter was sacked following the Singapore GP. He has since shown his worth, securing points in two of the last three races.
Verstappen Sr. has backed Lawson to race alongside his son Max Verstappen in Red Bull. He believes that the Kiwi driver deserves a chance with the main Milton Keynes-based team in the future.
I think Lawson is doing very well. It seems logical to me that he is about to step up. I think: let him finish this season there and give him confidence. And then the team has to decide what they are going to do for next year.
Jos Verstappen said (via RacingNews365)
Jos Verstappen praises Liam Lawson:
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"I think Lawson is doing very well. It seems logical to me that he is facing the step up. I think: let him finish this season there and give him confidence. And then the team has to decide what to do for next year."
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Max Verstappen is currently contracted with Red Bull until the end of 2028. Lawson has three more races to prove his worth to the team for a permanent seat next year.
Helmut Marko praises Max Verstappen after the latter’s stellar win at International
Red Bull Technical Advisor Helmut Marko was at a loss for words after Max Verstappen won in Brazil despite starting from P17 on the grid. He had a forgetful qualifying result after a controversial red flag saw him knocked out in Q2 and also had a five-place grid penalty for engine change.
Helmut Marko applauded the Dutchman’s instinct in managing the car during tricky conditions. He also remarked that Verstappen flew through the grid when he had clean air during the 69-lap race.
He was driving in his own world. When Max had free air, he was flying. His overtakes were sensationally deployed and when there was a lot of rain, he also begged to stop the race. It’s about his incredible car control, especially in the rain. That instinct leads him to explore the limit much more than anyone else.
Helmut Marko said (via RacingNews365)
Verstappen now holds a commanding 62-point lead in the Drivers’ Championship heading into the last three races of the campaign. He will look to keep up this momentum to clinch his fourth consecutive F1 title.
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