Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson qualified 14th for the Singapore Grand Prix on Saturday after crashing twice in practice sessions at Marina Bay Street Circuit. The New Zealand rookie damaged his car's suspension at Turn 7 on Friday before spinning out in FP3 hours before qualifying. Lawson accepted responsibility for the setbacks, and he said missing practice time made qualifying difficult.
The 22-year-old acknowledged his mistakes cost him crucial preparation on the street circuit, but he remained optimistic about race day opportunities. Lawson said the car demonstrated speed despite his qualifying position, and he expressed hope for points if Safety Cars create overtaking chances. The driver plans to focus on patience while navigating the challenging 23-turn layout, where passing proves difficult.
The 22-year-old acknowledged his mistakes cost him crucial preparation on the street circuit, but he remained optimistic about race day opportunities. Lawson said the car demonstrated speed despite his qualifying position, and he expressed hope for points if Safety Cars create overtaking chances. The driver plans to focus on patience while navigating the challenging 23-turn layout, where passing proves difficult.
