“I suppose the objective or the expectation from them is for me to compete alongside him. When it comes to the place that units me out for subsequent yr or sooner or later, I’ve completely no concept, however that’s the goal that’s been set out.”
Whereas Lawson beforehand competed in 5 races throughout 2023 as he substituted for Ricciardo when the Australian suffered a damaged hand, the returning driver has acknowledged that getting into the automobile at this stage of the season will probably be a problem.
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Reflecting on how he has spent the weeks since his comeback was confirmed, Lawson defined: “It’s been busy. It was unusual to have a spot at this level of the yr I feel. Clearly the hole for me was stuffed up with numerous stuff.
“It’s simply [been about] getting ready as a lot as attainable. It’s a tough time to come back into the season, clearly a Dash weekend this weekend, a brand new monitor, finish of the season. [So I’m] simply making an attempt to be as prepared as attainable.”