Liam Lawson recovered from a slow start to bank a strong result – but was still puzzled
Liam Lawson expressed his surprise at the change in Racing Bulls’ performance in Monaco despite securing a top 10 place in qualifying. During the practice sessions in Monte Carlo, Lawson’s performance ranged from 19th to 15th, leaving him puzzled as he had high hopes for the circuit. However, he managed to secure the 10th spot in qualifying, leading up to the 250th Grand Prix start by a New Zealander in the world championship. Reflecting on his performance, Lawson acknowledged the team’s struggle despite the positive outcome, highlighting the challenges they faced throughout the weekend. He emphasized the significant changes made for the race weekend and the need to analyze why they started so poorly on Friday. Lawson detailed his qualifying laps, mentioning the difficulties faced with warm-up and the strategy adjustments they had to make to improve their performance.
