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“I guess the goal or the expectation from them is for me to compete alongside him. In terms of where that sets me out for next year or in the future, I have absolutely no idea, but that’s the target that’s been set out.”
While Lawson previously competed in five races during 2023 as he substituted for Ricciardo when the Australian suffered a broken hand, the returning driver has acknowledged that stepping into the car at this stage of the season will be a challenge.
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Reflecting on how he has spent the weeks since his comeback was confirmed, Lawson explained: “It’s been busy. It was strange to have a gap at this point of the year I think. Obviously the gap for me was filled up with quite a lot of stuff.
“It’s just [been about] preparing as much as possible. It’s a difficult time to come into the season, obviously a Sprint weekend this weekend, a new track, end of the season. [So I’m] just trying to be as ready as possible.”
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