P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lawson will linger on Qatar sprint mistake as F1 cameo ends
Liam Lawson made a costly mistake during the opening lap of the Saturday race, losing control and retiring after beaching his car in the gravel. This mistake is one that he cannot afford, as he is nearing the end of his audition for a full-time race seat in 2025. Lawson does not have time to move on quickly from this mistake, as his time in Formula 1 is limited and he must make the most of every session. He started the race from 14th, on medium tires, and struggled with rear grip on the dusty Losail circuit. Lawson apologized to the team and explained that he had already committed to the speed when he realized he was carrying too much and couldn’t avoid the mistake. Despite this setback, Lawson has impressed during his temporary stint for Daniel Ricciardo and has shown potential on track. Ricciardo was expected to return for the Qatar GP, but it is now likely that he will make his comeback at the United States GP in October.
Source: motorsport
