With the RB having fun with contemporary upgrades launched in Austin, Lawson’s tempo might have seen him cross the road within the high 10, however the same battle with the Williams of Franco Colapinto left him struggling within the latter levels of the race.
He spent a major chunk of time in visitors earlier than contact within the duel with the Argentine noticed him decide up entrance wing harm that pressured one other pit cease, resulting in him ending simply forward of Perez in P16.
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Reflecting on the outcome, he stated: “Very disappointing, particularly after we had a package deal that was sturdy this weekend. Clearly a tricky race – we tried the technique that labored final week and it simply didn’t work right this moment.
“We wanted that clear air and sadly we spent the entire race simply behind the gearbox of one other automobile so it’s simply irritating.”
