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RB ousts Daniel Ricciardo for Liam Lawson

Season 1, Ep. 84

What’s next for Daniel Ricciardo? Did he deserve a more fitting farewell? Is Liam Lawson ready to take the leap into a full-time F1 seat?

 

DC is without EJ this week, as he's fully embracing the F1 mini-break and putting that Aston Martin money to good use! To keep things lively, DC has invited a familiar voice that every F1 fan will recognise: none other than F1’s lead commentator, Alex Jacques. Together, they dive into the hot topic that’s on every motorsport fan's mind – RB’s bold decision to replace fan favourite Daniel Ricciardo with Liam Lawson.


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