Liam Lawson, who is standing in for AlphaTauri, achieved his first points in the Formula One championship at the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday.
It was only his third race, and he also managed to secure the team’s best finish for the season.
However, despite his success, the 21-year-old New Zealander was critical of his performance over the weekend.
He expressed concern over his starts, as he has lost two spots off the line for two consecutive weekends, making things more difficult for his team.
Lawson acknowledged that it was challenging to recover the lost positions around the Singapore Grand Prix circuit, which made his job even harder.
Despite this, he was content with his race and gave it his all.
Lawson’s steady progress in Formula One has already made a significant impression, having filled in for Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo, who broke his hand.
In his first race, he finished 13th in the Dutch Grand Prix and moved up to 11th in the Italian race at Monza.
He then improved his position by two places to finish ninth in Singapore, with his parents present to share in his joy.
His two points made him the 350th driver to score in a Formula One world championship event since its inception in 1950.
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In contrast, his Japanese teammate, Yuki Tsunoda, had a poor showing, retiring in the first lap, and only securing three points in 14 races, after being unable to start in Italy.
AlphaTauri has yet to announce their drivers for 2024, and Lawson could partner with Ricciardo or Tsunoda at the Red Bull-owned team if he is given the opportunity.
Lawson expressed his enthusiasm and determination to give his best, saying that he had been striving for this chance even before driving in Formula One.
He has the seat until Ricciardo recovers and is expected to drive in Japan next weekend, although his future beyond that remains uncertain.
He is determined to focus on each session, maximising his time in the car, and showcasing his skills, rather than getting distracted by external factors that could impact his chances of getting a full-time seat in the sport.
