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Liam Lawson will start sixth in the Las Vegas Grand Prix, following an “extreme” test in qualifying.
Liam Lawson credits his Racing Bulls team’s sixth-place grid position in the Las Vegas Grand Prix to a “rare extreme” test held in challenging weather conditions during qualifying.
Heavy rain in Nevada forced drivers to switch from full wet tyres to intermediates as the track began to dry throughout the sessions.
Despite the usual preference for intermediates in wet weather, the standing water necessitated the use of full wet tyres for the first two segments of qualifying.
Lawson highlighted the team’s strong tyre strategy, including the uncommon choice of extreme tyres, as instrumental in securing their position on the third row of the grid.
He expressed confidence in the team’s performance and their potential for improvement if not for missing out on the final lap by a few seconds.
Additionally, Lawson acknowledged the difficulty of driving in such slippery conditions, emphasizing the challenges posed by the limited grip levels and the need to carefully balance pushing the car’s limits without risking mistakes.
