Title: Liam Lawson Unfazed by Tsunoda’s Outrageous Claims During US GP Qualifying
In a dramatic twist at the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix qualifying, Liam Lawson found himself at the center of a fiery criticism from his former teammate Yuki Tsunoda. The tension escalated when Tsunoda accused Lawson of deliberately obstructing him during a crucial moment in Q2 at the Circuit of the Americas, claiming Lawson was “disturbing me on purpose” and “slowing down like hell in corners.”
Despite the tension, Lawson, starting in 12th place compared to Tsunoda’s 13th, laughed off the accusations, expressing his bewilderment. “Honestly, I have absolutely no idea what he has to complain about,” Lawson remarked. “I don’t really remember being in front of him in qualifying today.” His dismissive attitude towards Tsunoda’s anger showcased his determination to rise above the drama surrounding them.
However, Lawson’s focus was less on the criticism and more on the missed opportunities that cost him a chance to advance to Q3. The 23-year-old New Zealander expressed frustration, believing his VCARB 02 had “much more potential than it showed.” He recounted a moment of disappointment as a sudden gust of wind disrupted his car’s performance at Turn 1, stating, “It’s just come at a really bad time. So it’s frustrating. If this was the best we had, OK I would have been obviously reasonably happy, but to have a very quick car this weekend and not extract it is frustrating.”
Tsunoda, who claimed seventh in the sprint race, doubled down on his criticism, describing Lawson’s actions in Turn 11 as “not ideal.” He claimed he had enough pace to qualify for Q3 but lost momentum due to Lawson’s slow driving. “I saw he was going very, very slow in Turn 11, kind of waiting for me, middle of the corner,” he disclosed. “Until then I had enough pace to go through to Q3 and I lost everything from that – so it was very frustrating.”
While Tsunoda expressed uncertainty over whether Lawson’s actions were intentional, he promised to address the issue with his rival. This showdown between the two drivers adds an electrifying layer to the ongoing competition in the F1 circuit, leaving fans eager to see how these tensions unfold on the track.
As both drivers prepare for the race, the air is thick with anticipation. Will Lawson continue to brush off the drama, or will the competitive tension escalate into a fierce rivalry? Only time will tell as the engines roar to life, and the stakes continue to rise in this high-octane world of Formula 1 racing.
