AlphaTauri has confirmed that Liam Lawson will proceed to associate Yuki Tsunoda till Daniel Ricciardo is match sufficient to drive once more.
Following the Australian’s crash in Friday’s second observe session, which necessitated surgical procedure to his damaged hand, Lawson was drafted in for Saturday morning’s opening session.
Total the teen gave an excellent account of himself, not solely by way of the shortage of discover however the various circumstances all through the weekend.
This afternoon AlphaTauri issued a short assertion confirming that Lawson will proceed to deputise for Ricciardo.
“We’re delighted that Daniel’s surgical procedure went nicely and that he’s now on the highway to restoration,” it learn.
“We hope to see him on the observe once more very quickly, however till he’s totally match, we are able to verify that Liam, who did an excellent job in tough circumstances in Zandvoort, will proceed to drive alongside Yuki, ranging from our house race this weekend in Monza.”
In preparation for subsequent weekend’s Monza race, Lawson, who’s presently second in Japan’s Tremendous Components collection will endure intensive time within the simulator.