Liam Lawson Aims to Crunch Numbers and End F1 Points Drought

Liam Lawson is aiming to change his fortune in Formula 1 as he looks for his first points finish of the current season. The Racing Bulls driver is entering the Monaco Grand Prix weekend with renewed hope after both he and teammate Isack Hadjar made it to Q3 in qualifying.

Lawson will start ninth, while Hadjar will start fifth—an impressive result, especially after Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton was handed a grid penalty. This marks one of Lawson’s best qualifying performances since taking over his seat, following a tough start to the year and a challenging cameo stint with Red Bull.

Lawson spoke with the media about the challenges he has faced. He explained that recent races have been frustrating, with the team unable to connect strong practice sessions into race-day results.

At Monaco, things looked better from the start. Lawson noted the car felt quick and competitive, especially during practice and early qualifying runs.

He expressed some regrets about missing out on an even higher grid spot, blaming some traffic and tyre warm-up issues in the final part of qualifying.

With the new regulation in effect at Monaco forcing all drivers to make two pit stops, the race promises to be unpredictable. Lawson described the conditions as a “positive” change, giving more teams the opportunity to break into the top positions due to potential chaos over the 78 laps.

He said the team will be “crunching the numbers” to create a strategy that might help him finally end his points drought. Lawson admitted that nobody can know exactly how the race will play out, but said it opens up more options for bold tactical calls.

He also mentioned how racing in Formula 1 demands everything to work together—speed, strategy, reliability, and a bit of luck. So far, Racing Bulls has struggled to put all those pieces together at once.

But with both cars in Q3 and a mixed-up starting grid, Lawson hopes the variables might line up in his favor.

Lawson’s confidence comes after seeing progress through the season, with Racing Bulls showing speed at multiple tracks but missing final execution. The team will discuss potential tactics to exploit the unique rules and situation in Monaco, including how their two cars could help each other or try something different from the rest of the field.

Lawson stressed that small factors can make a big difference on circuits like Monaco, where qualifying position and strategy play a huge role in the final results. For more insights on Monaco’s unique challenges, check out this FIA circuit guide.

As the Monaco Grand Prix approaches, all eyes are on Lawson to see if his efforts and careful calculations can deliver the top-10 finish that has eluded him. The team is looking for a breakthrough, and Lawson’s determination is clear.

Monaco’s twisty streets offer both opportunity and risk, but Lawson is focused on turning his best qualifying run into points as the field prepares for another unpredictable F1 race day. For a deeper dive into Monaco’s racing history, visit the Official Monaco Grand Prix Website.