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“That was the point where it went very down” — Tsunoda laments red flag timing as RB scores points, but loses ground to Alpine at F1 Brazil GP

Magdalena Put2 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins

RB had their strongest qualifying of the season in São Paulo, with Liam Lawson securing 5th while Yuki Tsunoda achieved a sensational career-best 3rd, lining up alongside polesitter Lando Norris and second-placed George Russell. Hopes were high for Tsunoda to convert this result into a potential career-first podium, especially as he held his position in…

Scathing Pérez says Lawson does not have the “right attitude” following F1 Mexico GP clash

Fernanda Álvarez3 weeks ago3 weeks ago010 mins

Tensions ran high at the Mexican Grand Prix, as Sergio Pérez and Liam Lawson clashed both on and off the track. Sergio Pérez started in 18th place, and the Mexican driver quickly climbed up places and was up to 13th by the end of the first lap, driving under Safety Car due to the collision…

Tsunoda says Q2 crash at F1 Mexico GP “very disappointing”, believes both RBs can score points

Lucrezia Costa4 weeks ago4 weeks ago06 mins

After a rather strong Q1, which had seen both RB drivers advance to the next qualifying segment very comfortably, Yuki Tsunoda crashed out at the end of Q2 while on a fast lap, while definitely looking to be in the running for a top ten spot. The Japanese driver was thus unable to improve on…

“Happy with how it went” — Lawson on Red Bull’s feedback following excellent F1 US GP showing

Lucrezia Costa4 weeks ago4 weeks ago011 mins

It was a rather positive return to Formula 1 for Liam Lawson, who managed to end the Austin round in the top ten despite having to start from the back of the grid due to taking a number of new engine components. The RB driver was pleased with the strong performance he was able to…

Tsunoda frustrated by pitting early in F1 US GP: “We weren’t able to communicate properly”

Lucrezia Costa4 weeks ago07 mins

Austin wasn’t as sweet to Yuki Tsunoda as it had been in 2023, when the Japanese driver had brought back home well deserved points with a P8, and a fastest lap to boot. This time around, starting from that same P8 spot, a bad strategy, followed by a spin, cost him a shot at a…

Horner says Lawson “fast and courageous” after impressing with P9 finish at F1 US GP

Chiara Martin4 weeks ago4 weeks ago04 mins

Liam Lawson’s superb drive from 19th to 9th in the 2024 United States Grand Prix has earned him praise from all corners of the Formula 1 paddock, with Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner labelling his performance as “fast” and “courageous”. After starting from the back of the grid, the young New Zealander displayed…

Lawson pleased with “big step” RB made after Sprint to charge through to P9 at F1 US GP

Shermaine Wong1 month ago08 mins

Liam Lawson jumped back into a Formula One car for the first time in over a year at the United States Grand Prix. The New Zealander is back with RB F1, formerly known as AlphaTauri, alongside his former teammate Yuki Tsunoda. The weekend started out fairly disappointing with Lawson qualifying P15 during Sprint Qualifying, and…

Alonso says Lawson moves “unnecessary” as the pair discuss post-Sprint confrontation at F1 US GP

Rebecca Malitz1 month ago1 month ago08 mins

This weekend’s Austin GP marked the return of Liam Lawson to the grid. The 22-year-old New Zealander has replaced Daniel Ricciardo in a much-discussed late-season swap at VCARB. The weekend also saw the return of the sprint format, which left Lawson with only one practice session before heading into Qualifying for the sprint. The 22-year-old…

“There is plenty of positives going forward” — Lawson recounts his first qualifying session back in F1 at US GP

Shermaine Wong1 month ago1 month ago07 mins

The last time we saw Liam Lawson in a race car was back in October last year during the Qatar Grand Prix weekend, the last of 5 races he was driving in place of Daniel Riccardo due to his hand injury. It’s been over a year since the New Zealander was behind the wheel but…

“Christian told me a year ago” — Lawson reveals 2024 F1 mid-season opportunity was planned in 2023

James O'Connor1 month ago1 month ago011 mins

Liam Lawson is back. Following an impressive 5-race stint last year as he subbed for Daniel Ricciardo who picked up an injury at Zandvoort in practice, the Kiwi has six rounds to prove himself that he deserves to stay on the grid in 2025. “That’s literally once, obviously once in a lifetime. And it’s something…