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Liam Lawson identifies ‘massive’ boost despite major F1 frustration
Despite his own frustration from the Dutch Grand Prix, Liam Lawson has described Racing Bulls’ first F1 podium as “massive.” Due to contact with Carlos Sainz, Lawson finished 12th instead of what seemed like a strong points finish. Isack Hadjar, his teammate, was running fourth and was elevated to third following Lando Norris’s late retirement, achieving Racing Bulls’ first podium since 2024. Both Lawson and Hadjar have consistently performed well, reaching Q3 regularly and converting it into points in seven of the last nine races, placing the team in seventh with 60 points behind Aston Martin and Williams. Lawson praised the team’s recent car performance and Hadjar’s strength, emphasizing the motivation this podium could provide to all team members to continue their hard work.
