A major crash involving Liam Lawson during the Singapore Grand Prix practice session has raised significant concerns over his ability to participate in the upcoming qualifying round. The New Zealander’s incident occurred in FP3 at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, jeopardizing his chances due to extensive damage sustained by his car.
Lawson’s crash was his second on this challenging weekend. As he exited turn seven, his car became unstable after mounting the kerb, causing him to lose control and collide heavily with the barriers. The impact generated high G-Force, prompting the immediate deployment of the medical car, though Lawson was able to exit on his own and was reported to be unharmed.
The crash scattered debris across the circuit, forcing officials to red-flag the session temporarily. With qualifying scheduled for later the same day, Lawson’s Racing Bulls team now faces a race against time to repair his car in just over two hours to enable him to compete in the all-important session.
Challenges Facing Lawson After Multiple Crashes
Despite the site being familiar territory—Lawson earned his first F1 points here—the weekend has been anything but smooth for the 23-year-old. Last year at this Grand Prix, he achieved an impressive ninth-place finish, but his career has seen recent ups and downs.
After earning a full-time Racing Bulls seat in 2024, Lawson earned a promotion to the main Red Bull team at the start of 2025. However, two disappointing performances led to his return to Racing Bulls, where he is now fighting to regain momentum.
His recent form has shown promise, but Lawson’s difficulties at Singapore have intensified. He missed large portions of two practice sessions due to separate crashes, limiting his track time and preparation ahead of qualifying.
Team’s Efforts to Prepare for Qualifying
Following an approximately eight-minute delay, FP3 resumed but Lawson did not return to the track. Now, his team must work swiftly to rebuild his car sufficiently for qualifying, with just a narrow window available for repairs. The outcome will determine whether the young driver can defend his position or will face further setbacks in this competitive season.
With notable incidents affecting other drivers—such as McLaren’s recent driver changes and collisions involving Lando Norris under FIA investigation—the Singapore Grand Prix weekend continues to be punctuated by tense and momentous events.
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