Method One driver Liam Lawson defeats reigning world champion

New Zealand’s Liam Lawson, a Method One driver, lately had his debut on the Dutch Grand Prix. In an thrilling flip of occasions, Lawson managed to outperform world champion Max Verstappen in qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix. Lawson secured the tenth place, whereas Verstappen didn’t advance to the ultimate session. Lawson’s spectacular efficiency noticed him beat Verstappen by a mere .007 seconds within the second session, recording a greatest time of 1 minute and 32.268s. Reflecting on his achievement, Lawson expressed his satisfaction at making it into Q3 however acknowledged that there’s potential for him to climb increased on the grid. He emphasised that the upcoming race is the essential one.

In the meantime, Lawson’s teammate Yuki Tsunoda completed in fifteenth place. Regardless of being enthusiastic about reaching Q3, Lawson admitted that they didn’t totally maximize their efficiency and would wish to investigate their technique. He additionally expressed disappointment for Tsunoda, noting that the staff has a robust package deal and Tsunoda seemed comfy within the automotive. Highlighting his steady studying course of, Lawson attributed his less-than-optimal efficiency to warm-up points and visitors within the final sector.

Lawson has been filling in for the injured Daniel Ricciardo, who broke his hand throughout observe for the Dutch Grand Prix. Because the Singapore Grand Prix approaches, Lawson is conscious that beginning within the tenth place gives alternative, however he acknowledges the challenges of a two-hour race. His focus is on maximizing the automotive’s potential and executing a robust race technique. The Singapore Grand Prix is scheduled to start at midnight on Monday.