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Liam Lawson feels small steps could lead to big improvements for Racing Bulls.
Liam Lawson aims for Racing Bulls to quickly get up to speed at F1 race weekends to replicate their successful performance in Austria. Following a mixed return to the team post his demotion from Red Bull, Lawson’s standout race was at the Austrian Grand Prix, finishing sixth after starting in the same position. Racing on a one-stop strategy, Lawson outshone Red Bull’s other drivers, including Max Verstappen, whom he had not outqualified at Red Bull. With Alan Permane now leading Racing Bulls, taking over from Laurent Mekies who replaced Christian Horner at Red Bull, the team currently holds the seventh spot in the constructors’ championship standings with 36 points at the midway point of the season. The midfield battle is intense, with just 22 points separating sixth-placed Stake and tenth-placed Alpine, with Stake’s surge to sixth propelled by Nico Hulkenberg’s impressive third-place finish at Silverstone. Lawson emphasizes the importance of immediate strong performance in every session of the weekend, highlighting the need for continuous development and improvement to stay competitive in the closely contested midfield battle. The New Zealander stresses the significance of starting each weekend on a solid foundation, as any setback in the early sessions could make it challenging to set the car up for success throughout the rest of the weekend.
