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    New Zealand's Liam Lawson is one step closer to a drive in Formula One

    New Zealand's Liam Lawson is one step closer to a drive in Formula One


    The F2 driver has been announced as Red Bull's new F1 reserve following the termination of Juri Vips' contract after he used a racial slur.

    Lawson will be on the start line at Silverstone in tomorrow morning's F2 feature race.

    MOTORSPORT WITH CRC FIVE FIVE SIX. MADE RIGHT HERE IN NEW ZEALAND.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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