Lawson has stepped up to the senior Red Bull setup this season as a replacement for Sergio Perez, who was dropped after a catastrophic campaign last time around.
The New Zealander has a daunting task ahead, however, as he prepares to go against the reigning F1 champion with less than a dozen starts in the sport to his name.
The second seat at Red Bull has become a poisoned chalice since Daniel Ricciardo exited in 2018, with Pierre Gasly, Alex Albon and Perez all failing to sustain results.
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