Lawson’s future determined “in September”

In brief

Lawson’s future to be announced “in September” – Marko

Red Bull motorsport consultant Helmut Marko says that the team will announce their future plans for RB reserve driver Liam Lawson next month.

“We will announce what happens next with Liam Lawson in September,” Marko wrote for SpeedWeek

“It has been planned for some time that he would be able to gain more Formula 1 experience in Imola. Even though the competition would like to use him on loan, he is not available for that.”

Nato departs Andretti FE team

Andretti have confirmed that Norman Nato will not race with them in next year’s Formula E championship.

Nato joined Andretti for the start of the season, the fourth team he had raced with in the series since making his debut in 2021. He scored 47 points – 75 fewer than team mate Jake Dennis – taking a single podium finish in the second race at Shanghai.

Andretti will retain 2023 world champion Dennis into next year and are expected to announce his new team mate in the coming days.

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Magnussen concedes ‘everything is on the table’ regarding his future as he’s quizzed on potential move to IndyCar or WEC (F1)

”All of the above. I think everything is on the table in that case. I’ll see what’s available out there and make my mind when I get there. Right now, I’m in Formula 1 and there’s still a couple of seats open for next year that I’d like to see where all that ends up, and then look at things afterwards.”

‘It’s time for an African F1 race’ says official behind Rwanda GP plan (Motor Sport)

Rwanda Automobile Club president Christian Gakwaya: ”With extensive visa freedom, and an airline serving numerous destinations, Rwanda presents an ideal opportunity for Formula 1’s return to Africa. For motor sport in Rwanda, hosting F1 is a key component of a broader strategy we have that includes infrastructure development, capacity building and academies, and a push to host more international events and championships in Rwanda. Significant progress has already been made on the new strategy, with additional plans set to be revealed at the upcoming general assembly this December in Kigali.”

Oliver Bearman on 2024 so far and why he has high hopes for a final F2 flourish (F2)

”First of all, the fact that it’s been a new car (has had an impact). From now on in my career, I have a new car every year. So that’s a useful learning experience to have. The fact that we’re not fighting where we want to be, I’ve had to change my mindset and change the way I work with the guys, and that’s been difficult, but I’ve also learned a lot. So, I think every cloud has a silver lining.”

Drawing challenge with Alex and Logan in Hungary (Williams via YouTube)

‘Join Alex and Logan as they battle it out in a drawing challenge before they went racing in Budapest earlier this season.’

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