The Racing Bulls team endured a difficult weekend at the British Grand Prix held at Silverstone, with both drivers Liam Lawson and Hadjar forced to retire due to early race incidents. Despite a promising start, the team from Faenza was unable to finish the race, disappointing fans and the drivers amid challenging track conditions. This setback adds to the tension following Lawson’s recent strong performance in Austria.
Liam Lawson’s Race Ends Abruptly After First-Lap Collision
Liam Lawson, who had recently scored points in Austria, was involved in a collision with Esteban Ocon shortly after the race began, causing his exit within the first lap. Lawson had positioned himself well with a correct tire choice and a strong start in mixed weather conditions, raising hopes for a competitive race. Reflecting on the incident, he said,
“Unfortunately, our race ended early due to an incident. We had made the right tire choice and had a strong start, so it’s a shame we couldn’t show the full potential of the car. I believe we had a great car, especially suited to the mixed conditions.”
—Liam Lawson, Driver
Hadjar Also Forced Out After Collision in Difficult Conditions
Hadjar’s race lasted longer but ultimately ended prematurely following a collision while the Safety Car was still deployed. Racing in the tricky Silverstone conditions proved unforgiving when Hadjar failed to brake in time, resulting in contact with Antonelli’s Mercedes and forcing both drivers off track. Hadjar commented,
“Racing in these difficult conditions is always a bit of a gamble. At the beginning of the race, I was following Charles, and it seemed like we had a good pace, but we were on the wrong strategy.”
—Hadjar, Driver
Team Focus Shifts Toward Recovery at Spa
With the British Grand Prix behind them, Racing Bulls and their drivers are setting their sights on the upcoming race at Spa in Belgium. The team aims to recover from the disappointment and hopes to secure points as they confront the challenges of the historic circuit. The drivers are motivated to leave Silverstone’s setbacks in the past and concentrate on a strong performance at the next event.
