Fanta F1 is about to make yet another lineup change this season. After Oliver Bearman's appearance in the Jeddah and Baku races; Sargeant's farewell and the arrival of Franco Colapinto, it's time for another substitution, which sounds more like a preview in reality, considering that this driver will most likely remain officially in 2025. Racing Bulls has in fact recently announced a replacement with Liam Lawson who will occupy the seat that Daniel Ricciardo left at the end of the Singapore weekend. A painful farewell, because it comes 6 races from the end of the season and because it coincides with the end of a 13-year chapter. As always, this change also has repercussions on Fanta F1. So let's see what changes.
Lawson to replace Ricciardo, Racing Bulls' move to save the season finale
Racing Bulls had started the season with great ambitions, even at the presentation of the 2024 single-seater there was talk of possible P5, of a single-seater almost as competitive as those of the top teams, but the reality of the facts has returned a bitter truth. As the races went by the difficulties increased, the ambitions were reduced and we moved on to fighting to get into the top 10, a result often missed. With 6 races to go, Racing Bulls has therefore chosen to play the replacement card, necessary to ensure Lawson's presence for 2025.. It is difficult to think that a different result would have changed anything anyway, given that the team, especially Red Bull, has already chosen to focus on the New Zealand driver for next season.
Liam Lawson returns to F1 Fantasy, with great ambitions
The news of Daniel Ricciardo being replaced by Liam Lawson is not only a change for the team, but also a topic of great interest at Fanta F1. As all Fantamanagers know by now, when a pilot is replaced, his substitute inherits not only the car, but also the credits and points accumulated up to that point by the outgoing driver. The same will be true for Liam Lawson, who will inherit Ricciardo's points and value.
This is a well-established practice in the world of Fantasy F1, but it always creates discussions among players. Some see this rule as fair, as it maintains continuity in the management of the teams, while others wonder if the new driver will be able to live up to the points earned by his predecessor. In the specific case of Ricciardo and Lawson, the two drivers have very different experiences and styles, which could influence future results. Changes in the driver roster are part of the game and knowing how to manage them can make the difference between victory and defeat.
Ricciardo, with a career that has seen highs – such as victories and iconic moments – but also difficult moments, has given fans emotions, especially with his recent fastest lap in the Singapore GP, a moment that almost seemed like a symbolic farewell. Lawson, for his part, represents the new generation and, despite being less experienced, He showed last year, just when he replaced Ricciardo, that he had talent and potential.
Will Liam Lawson be able to seize this opportunity and prove himself to be a future F1 star?
