Crimson Bull Group Principal Laurent Mekies has praised Liam Lawson’s efforts throughout his stand-in look on the Components 1 Dutch Grand Prix.
A wrist damage to Isack Hadjar noticed Lawson’s return to the Milton Keynes outfit, with Yuki Tsunoda moving into his spot at Racing Bulls.
Zandvoort marked his first race with the group since his demotion early final yr, leaving the Kiwi desirous to ship a robust consequence below strain.
Crucially for Lawson, delivering robust outcomes is precisely what he did. Following a single apply session, he certified and remained eleventh throughout the Dash race. Nevertheless, his most spectacular performances got here within the Grand Prix format.
Throughout qualifying, Lawson was a tenth away from his World Champion team-mate, Max Verstappen. A monumental consequence for the motive force in his first weekend with the group. However his type continued by Sunday, as Lawson turned the only real Crimson Bull remaining after Verstappen crashed closely.
Regardless of not difficult the entrance runners, the 24-year-old maximised the potential of his RB22 to complete seventh.
Ending behind each McLarens, Mercedes and Ferraris, Lawson seemed to be the ‘better of the remainder’ in Zandvoort.
His performances didn’t go unnoticed by group principal, Mekies. The Frenchman counseled Lawson on his performances throughout a difficult weekend.
“Liam has accomplished a great job moving into the automotive,” Mekies mentioned.
“It’s by no means simple to step into a distinct group and completely different automotive for a race like that. And he’s accomplished a great job.
“He was solely one-tenth away from Max in [grand prix] qualifying. And [in the race] took the factors that have been obtainable to him, pace-wise, with the seventh place.”
Regardless of a rocky begin to his F1 profession, Lawson continues to show his expertise this season. The 24-year-old at the moment sits ninth within the Drivers’ Standings, securing his place as the most effective driver exterior the highest 4 groups.
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