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Liam Lawson produced a strong qualifying effort in Brazil to secure seventh place for the start of Sunday’s grand prix.
Liam Lawson has revealed a peculiar issue that he believes prevented him from securing a higher starting position at the São Paulo Grand Prix.
Despite ending qualifying in seventh place, two positions behind his Racing Bulls teammate Isack Hadjar, Lawson was satisfied with the team’s overall performance.
During the session, Red Bull Racing faced their first double Q1 elimination in nearly two decades, highlighting the challenges of the day.
Lawson mentioned experiencing car troubles specifically at Turn 1 on his final attempt, affecting his lap time and costing him positions.
Despite the setbacks, Lawson commended the team for having both cars make it to Q3.
Following a collision with Oliver Bearman during the sprint race, Lawson faces uncertainties about the car’s race pace for the upcoming Grand Prix.
Looking ahead, Lawson acknowledged the tough competition and the challenges that lie ahead due to the earlier incidents on the track.
