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Liam Lawson and Sergio Perez have a habit of getting too close for comfort in Formula 1
Liam Lawson expressed the need to be cautious when competing against the aggressive Sergio Perez, following their latest clash in the Montreal sprint race where Perez received a penalty for forcing Lawson off track.
Their rivalry dates back to their time in the Red Bull camp and has seen various on-track incidents, including a memorable clash in the 2024 Mexico City GP.
Lawson acknowledged Perez’s aggressive racing style and decided to avoid further battles with him in Montreal as it was not worth the risk for no points.
Despite facing technical issues and missing sprint qualifying, Lawson managed to secure P12 in main qualifying but admitted it was not a satisfactory result given the team’s potential.
He was heartened by teammate Arvid Lindblad’s performance, showcasing the team’s competitive car pace for the weekend and remaining optimistic for the upcoming race day.
