Liam Lawson will make his Formula One debut as Daniel Ricciardo's injury replacement. Photo: Photosport
Kiwi driver Liam Lawson is set to make his Formula One debut, as an injury replacement for Daniel Ricciardo who has suffered a broken hand.
The Red Bull-owned team's official reserve, Lawson will take the wheel at the Dutch Grand Prix this weekend
McLaren's Oscar Piastri crashed during yesterday's session and and Ricciardo, with nowhere else to go, followed him into the barriers.
The older Australian was in evident pain as he struggled to get out of the car and was pictured leaving with his left arm in a sling.
"An X-ray confirmed he sustained a break to a metacarpal on his left hand, and this injury will not allow him to continue his duties," AlphaTauri said in a statement.
The 21-year old Lawson out of Pukekohe took part in three F1 practice sessions last season, two for AlphaTauri and one for Red Bull.
Lawson currently races for Team Mugen in Super Formula, where he is second in the standings. He has won three races so far this year, in his first season in the Japanese series.