Daniel Ricciardo receives bad health news as Aussie Formula One star’s AlphaTauri comeback hits another setback
The Aussie has been temporarily replaced by Liam Lawson
Daniel Ricciardo is set to miss out on another race with reports suggesting the Australian driver will be sidelined for this weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix.
Ricciardo, 34, has had to watch from afar since suffering several fractures to his left hand following a bad crash in practice at the Dutch Grand Prix in August.
The former Red Bull star underwent surgery on the injury and AlphaTauri have been cautious not to rush him back until he is fully healed.
In his absence, young Kiwi racer Liam Lawson has deputised admirably, outperforming Japanese star Yuki Tsunoda across his four races on the big stage, while he also outqualified Max Verstappen at the Singapore Grand Prix.
AlphaTauri have stuck with Ricciardo and Tsunoda for the 2024 season, despite Lawson’s strong performances, but the New Zealander will likely have another go behind the wheel
