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Lawson eliminated in first qualifying session, to start 18th in Melbourne

Liam Lawson will start the Australian Grand Prix from the 18th position due to a mistake during qualifying, in contrast to his teammate Max Verstappen, who will start third.
Lawson faced difficulties with grip throughout the weekend and missed Free Practice 3 due to a pneumatic problem on his RB21 car, which affected his performance.
Lawson acknowledged his mistake during qualifying, stating, "I shouldn’t be going off the track in the manner that I did," highlighting his struggles with pace.
Despite the challenging start, Lawson remains hopeful for a better race, mentioning improvements in the car and the unpredictable weather.

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Liam Lawson Takes the Blame as Red Bull's Qualifying Falls Apart

Red Bull F1 driver Liam Lawson acknowledged that he shouldn't be going off the track in qualifying that led him to secure P18 in Melbourne.

2 months ago·United States

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Lawson eliminated in first qualifying session, to start 18th in Melbourne

Liam Lawson will make his Red Bull Formula One debut from 18th on the grid, after being eliminated in the opening qualifying session for Sunday’s Melbourne...

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