Liam Lawson is set to replace Daniel Ricciardo from Austin but will face a 10-place grid penalty due to engine issues.

Red Bull has confirmed that Liam Lawson will replace Daniel Ricciardo at RB for the rest of the season, with six grands prix and three sprint races remaining. “Everyone here at VCARB would like to thank Daniel for his hard work across the last two seasons with us.

Daniel Ricciardo, one of the most popular and likeable drivers on the Formula 1 grid, was released by Red Bull Racing on Thursday and will be replaced immediately by Liam Lawson. The 35-year-old Ricciardo knew at the Singapore Grand Prix it was likely his final F1 race — essentially confirmed when his RB team called him into the pits ahead of the final lap to give the Australian the opportunity to set the fastest lap of the race.