The expectation Liam Lawson will replace Daniel Ricciardo in the second seat at Racing Bulls has reached defending Formula One world champion Max Verstappen

After Ricciardo finished 18th at the Singapore Grand Prix - indications are Lawson's promotion from his Red Bull reserve role could come as early as tomorrow.

Season leader Verstappen - who finished second behind title rival Lando Norris on the floodlit Marina Bay circuit - has paid tribute to his former teammate.



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