Formula 1 result: Liam Lawson completes frustrating Italian Grand Prix as front wing damage ruins Kiwi’s charge
Liam Lawson faced a difficult Italian Grand Prix at Monza, finishing 14th after a series of technical setbacks and a collision with Nico Hulkenberg. Meanwhile, Kimi Antonelli secured a significant victory, extending his lead in the world championship standings.
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Liam Lawson completed a frustrating Italian Grand Prix, and crossed the finish line 14th after anything that could go wrong, did, at Monza.
There was no repeat of the Kiwi’s heroics from Zandvoort last month , as Lawson was hit by setback after setback throughout the course of the race weekend.
Already starting from the back of the pack after picking up a 35-place grid penalty after Red Bull decided to change his power unit, Lawson was then forced to start from pit lane after a change to his rear wing pre-race.
And while the Kiwi was able to fight his way from last up to 11th either side of a red flag, a damaged front wing caused by colliding with Audi’s Nico Hulkenberg ended any chance Lawson had for a top-10 finish.
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