P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Liam Lawson is set to start the sprint race from Brazil towards the back of the grid.
New Zealand driver Liam Lawson expressed frustration over a timing error that prevented him from completing a second lap in the initial segment of sprint qualifying. Despite his efforts, Lawson will start Saturday’s race from the 17th position on the grid after failing to advance from SQ1. Lawson, who finished 11th in practice, aimed to position himself for a shot at points in the main race but was hindered by traffic during his final qualifying attempt. While his teammate Isack Hadjar secured a top-10 starting spot, Lawson attributed his setback not to his team, Racing Bulls, but to the strategic errors of other drivers on track. Reflecting on the missed opportunity, Lawson emphasized the speed of his car and expressed frustration at the outcome of the session.
