Formula 1 live updates: Liam Lawson starts 11th in Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson qualified 11th for the Bahrain Grand Prix held in Malaysia. Despite a strong performance in practice, Lawson struggled with tire management during the qualifying session.
Why it matters
The performance of emerging drivers like Lawson is closely watched as teams finalize their rosters for future seasons.
All the action from Formula One’s Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, from the Sepang International Circuit.
Despite some exceptional teamwork, just over two-tenths of a second stood between Liam Lawson and the final stage of qualifying for Formula One’s Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
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However, after tension between the Racing Bulls teammates in Azerbaijan , Lawson would have been further adrift were it not for Arvid Lindblad, who gave the Kiwi a tow – breaking the air in front of him – for his final lap of the second session.
“It’s pretty annoying,” Lawson said post-qualifying. “We looked quite comfortable in practice this morning.
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