Liam Lawson's first interview after securing F1 race seat

[@Gamachy]

I'm not from New Zealand, but I love the country and its people. Seeing a young talent like Liam get a well-deserved chance in Formula 1 makes me feel proud, and I'll be cheering him on.

[@mjr320]

As an Aussie i am disappointed as to how DR was handled in regards to the way he had to say goodbye but if it cannot be another Aussie to take his seat i.e. like Oscar at McLaren i am glad it was a Kiwi, Liam you deserve a seat in F1 now go show them how the southern hemisphere does it. Hopefully we will see a a podium with just Aussies and a Kiwi on it

[@danwong731]

Immensely proud of the Liam Lawson camp. When they say "it takes a village", never truer for Liam and his financial backers. Go well young man. We believe.

[@juxtarepublic6106]

Good to see an interviewer who knows F1 and asks decent questions….

[@Tearoha1987]

NZ is so proud of you Liam !! ❤

[@Charlzrp]

not a fan of Mike's but I love how clear it is that he likes f1 and he knows a lot about f1 and Liam's situation. great interview

[@MrYoungspeeder]

I could hear it in Liam’s voice to be careful on what to say and what can’t be said lol.

[@andygray6749]

Good interview Mike,,, you are a true professional 👍

[@PSZsanyapan]

The humbleness and his patient will get him far in this career

[@LukeVesty]

I'm from Australia. Good luck to Liam, he seems like a great bloke and he thoroughly deserves this opportunity. I hope he goes well.

[@ambatrondavis9488]

RB have messed this up so much! Give Liam the ride for 2025 and they should have done better by Danny. They should have announced his last race and sent him off! Madness.

[@NoRegertsHere]

This is his chance to prove himself. If he doesn’t perform, he’s getting replaced

[@row33]

Not really, they are looking to replace Checo ASAP.

[@brad2tube]

Perfect interview 👌 Not a second wasted. Knowledgeable, genuine & relaxed.

[@djjamestobin]

I live in another country so, forgive my ignorance .. I just want to say that the fella asking the questions is absolutely BRILLIANT at what he does. I’m sure everyone over there already knows that, but it’s always nice to hear it again .. Great chat. Can’t wait to see what Liam brings to the sport.

[@Max_Flashheart]

I wonder if Liam Lawson will try for racing number 95 by any chance? Lightning McQueen's number from Cars

[@Charlzrp]

that would be so cool if he did. last year in f1 he raced with number 40. drivers sometimes change their numbers though, ollie bearman had two different numbers this season (mainly bc he raced for two different teams)

[@Max_Flashheart]

@@Charlzrp 38.39,40,45,36,37,50 and 51 have been used as temporary numbers - from the wiki and 95 looks unallocated.

[@Charlzrp]

@@Max_Flashheart oh interesting, i didnt know about temporary numbers. thanks!

[@Max_Flashheart]

@@Charlzrp Yeah that is why sometimes reserve or rookie drivers will use a number already used. So 40 for Liam Lawson and Paul di Resta. 17 is retired in honor of Jules Bianchi and 1 is reserved for the WDC.

[@Charlzrp]

@@Max_Flashheart yeah I knew about the other two. but the temp numbers are news to me. cool to know. so do you think in Austin he will be racing with a number other than 40 or will that only come if he gets a deal for next year? #95 feels more and more likely haha

[@andygray6749]

Great news,, wishing you all the best Liam,, go get them,,,,,

[@lcthen1690]

Liam, i hope you grab this opportunity with both hands. But don‘t trust Marko. Jump ship when you have an opportunity unless RB has a great car for you to do well. Watch your back.

[@Valentin-ve6ms]

So happy for Liam, well-deserved. I wish he'd be in a cooler team though, the RB 'family' is as toxic as it gets. The treatment of Dani Ric in Singapore, the handling of this all was disgraceful beyond words.

[@grantvinsen1065]

Great interview, he was very well spoken, so proud and excited to have a kiwi on the grid that we can get our support behind.

[@alicekoppenol-pitti6257]

Congrats Liam. Well deserved. Go show your worth. DR , sorry how it ended but you looked more and more like een extra in your own career. Having said that, I know we haven't seen the last of you.

[@Drifty325i]

What a great bloke, extremely talented driver, can’t wait to see him in the car next week. Well deserved, really hard to perform at this stage of the season but he’s got the x factor so let’s go!!

[@trevorspeedy6333]

Dude what planet are you on, he’s not deserving of an F1 seat, far better drivers out there. Look at Hadjar currently a red bull driver in F2 Lawsons Results 2018 Asian F3 championship 8th 2019 FIA F3 championship 11th 2020 FIA. F3 championship 5th 2021 FIA F2 championship 9th Do you honestly think that gets you a seat in F1

[@Drifty325i]

Yes look at all his results, he also out performs Max in RB testing on the regular, RB have all the data, and it’s widely known in the paddock

[@Drifty325i]

Tall poppy syndrome is strong in you

[@Matt04108]

@@trevorspeedy6333 conveniently left out all the great results

[@trevorspeedy6333]

@@Drifty325i that’s complete rubbish so he out performs Max and RB have all the data. If that was true he would have got a seat at the start of the year

[@rosswells4331]

Go Liam. Long time coming. I am sure you will make the most of your opportunity!

[@dcsyd16]

Thrilled for Liam that he has got this opportunity, but the way this has been handled has been very poor by Red Bull

[@petat13]

Congratulations Liam Lawson. I’m excited to see what the future brings. Great interview! Thank you for asking those difficult questions. There are answers for DR fans that no one else is getting, and Liam has handled them like a pro. Thank you for giving him a voice to express respect for Daniel Ricciardo. I hope the RB family treat Liam with more respect over the next 6 races.

[@carobahena6134]

It’s your time Liam, again, just do it !

[@TrevorLeslie-b1m]

Wishing you all the best,

[@RevoRabbit]

Get in there Liam! Sergios seat is yours next year with good results mate..

[@gerardcrabb4556]

He is driving for seat as others are lining up for Redbull spot...

[@jamescameron204]

Liam did an unbelievable job last years races where's Daniel was out due to being a dummy and not letting the wheel go before hitting the wall,,Also F1 is being ruined by pay drivers like Stroll, Sergio, Logan, Yuki, Schumacher (lurking like a floating turd),,, Hamilton is an overrated cry baby that needs to retire but Ferrari bailed him out,,Magnuson needs to go along with Bottas,, Just strange keeping these turds floating,,

[@nickgrant7909]

What a legend

[@CH-yp5by]

Why? He has achieved nothing in the sport yet

[@gerardcrabb4556]

Due for a seat if it's 'junior' team the needed at least one rookie driver...

[@Max_Flashheart]

Congrats Liam

[@Furrconehill]

Mike I was hoping to see you screw the paper up and throw it in the bin, maybe next time 😂

[@bruunm1975]

Dirty dirty tricks from RB “this was always the plan”. Together with RB being unable to sack Checo due to Mexican GP and Liberty. They then lined up DR who (despite points) is ahead head to head. Dodgy strategy call after dodgy call. Putting him out into traffic etc. all looked like they deliberately made him fail. And it all makes sense now sadly. DR going fastest ever lap (including qualifying) at Marina Bay clearly shows he’s far from incapable. Anyways… good luck Liam!

[@dkent3853]

Umm..

[@lyndreyer7080]

Good work but your day will come to enjoy

[@nickh3720]

If fails he might have to join marcus n scotty in America!

[@CathyNash-b8s]

Bailey Loaf

[@peterallison290]

Hopefully he can beat Tsunoda sufficiently to make obvious who is better. Tsunoda is a bit of a dick from what we hear on the team radio, Liam seems like a much nicer bloke.

[@CH-yp5by]

I doub't

[@sonypd9842]

Nah Yuki still has it

[@LuisMiguel-sm5hr]

No big deal ,

[@LuciferMorningstarDanny]

Liam …… congrats to you , but please pause …. And pause some more, obviously and basically need to go 😉😉

[@fuifuiize]

A lot of nervous Umms there

[@benhughey2947]

1st

[@dkent3853]

Only 10 comments 6hours later, what an achievement mate.

[@ambatrondavis9488]

Who cares! Lol ​@@dkent3853

[@lazlo2511]

… one day you could be on the other end of the stick. Imagine giving way to a younger driver in this manner down the road? Ouch. Wish Well mate, but this is not the way to come into F1.

[@TimAnnear_1961]

He'll fail miserably.

[@lazlo2511]

Massive pressure… Ouch.🙈

[@LeJimster]

Bitter much