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Liam Lawson was the second Red Bull family driver on the opening day of the Canadian Grand Prix, in a huge boost for the New Zealander.
New Zealander Liam Lawson has emphasized the importance of “pushing the limits” to his team, Racing Bulls, after an impressive opening day in Montreal. Lawson finished the day in 10th place, sandwiched between Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar on the timesheets, marking one of his strongest starts to a Grand Prix weekend this season. The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, a track Lawson has longed to visit, added to his enjoyment of the day’s practices. Despite the positive showing, Lawson acknowledges the need for continuous improvement to unlock more pace in the tight midfield competition. Looking ahead to Saturday, Lawson aims to secure a spot in Q3 by maintaining a strong car balance, which he believes is achievable based on the team’s recent performance.
