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Under-the-radar F1 team's strategy praised after Bahrain GP 'doubts'

CrashMon 5 Oct · 11:03 UTCHave your say
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Liam Lawson, driving for Racing Bulls, praised his team's strategy after starting the Bahrain Grand Prix on intermediate tyres, a decision he initially doubted. Despite the challenging weather conditions, Lawson quickly found himself competing with Max Verstappen for a top position, showcasing the effectiveness of the tyre choice made by his team.

As the race progressed, Lawson benefited from incidents involving other drivers, ultimately finishing in seventh place. He acknowledged the luck involved in his final position and expressed satisfaction with his team's decisions throughout the race, highlighting a strong performance in the latter stages despite his earlier uncertainties.

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Under-the-radar F1 team's strategy praised after Bahrain GP 'doubts'Despite initial skepticism over tyre choices during a chaotic afternoon, Liam Lawson credited his pit wall with making all the right calls.CrashMon 5 Oct · 11:03 UTCRead →
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