Formula 1: Liam Lawson excited to be back in 'his car' for Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson is returning to his regular Racing Bulls seat for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after serving as an injury replacement for Red Bull. Lawson expressed excitement about returning to his own car after a challenging period of adapting to different vehicles.
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This highlights the logistical and performance challenges drivers face when switching teams mid-season due to injury replacements.
Liam Lawson is excited to be back in his regular car for this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
The Kiwi has been driving for Red Bull in the last three rounds as an injury replacement for Isack Hadjar but returns to Racing Bulls in Baku.
"You like your own car so it's a good feeling to be back in my car," Lawson told F1 media.
Lawson is ninth in the drivers championship having picked up a sixth in the Netherlands and an eighth in Spain while driving for the top team.
"It was a good few races, but no it feels good to do the prep and to be back in my car, I'm excited."
On Wednesday, it was confirmed that Hadjar would return to action for Red Bull following his wrist injury suffered during the summer break. Lawson has been prepping in both cars the last couple of weeks.
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