P1racenews AI automatic summary:
You can understand to a certain extent why Racing Bulls erred on the side of caution, but it cost ultimately proved costly.
Liam Lawson expressed feeling “hurt” by Racing Bulls’ “conservative” strategy during qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which was influenced by a specific scenario.
In a highly intense Q2 session at the Yas Marina Circuit, the bottom eight drivers were separated by only 0.076s, showcasing the tight competition.
Despite finishing just 0.043s outside of Q3, Lawson will start 13th as the team’s decision to use three sets of soft tires in Q1 affected their performance in the subsequent sessions.
Reflecting on the narrow margins, Lawson acknowledged the team’s conservative approach might have cost them a Q3 appearance, emphasizing the importance of learning from this experience for the future.
Heading into the season finale, Racing Bulls sit in sixth place in the constructors’ standings, aiming to outperform Aston Martin and Haas, with Lawson and his teammate focusing on scoring points to achieve this goal.
