insists the actual fact play the British nationwide anthem on the rostrum after profitable an F1 race – as an alternative of the nationwide anthem – is “full bull****.”
Kiwi F1 racer Lawson, who Daniel Ricciardo at ’s sister staff RB final month, is the tenth driver in historical past to signify New Zealand.
But the 22-year-old can not comprehend why constructors’ leaders McLaren, who’ve gained 5 races in 2024, play God Save The King on the rostrum as an alternative of God Defend New Zealand, the Kiwi nationwide anthem.
McLaren was based by New Zealand motorsport icon Bruce McLaren in 1963, however they play the British nationwide anthem as a result of they race underneath a British licence. The staff was based in England and continues to be primarily based in England, with their HQ in Woking, Surrey.
“It’s a New Zealand staff, the identify continues to be McLaren. I do not know,’ Lawson instructed the on the matter.
“Crimson Bull play the Austrian nationwide anthem and the staff’s primarily based within the UK. McLaren’s primarily based within the UK, however it’s a New Zealand staff.
“It’s utterly bulls**t, that’s what it’s. Actually! Particularly when you’re from New Zealand… as a result of Bruce McLaren is an absolute legend.”
Bruce McLaren, a driver, engineer and designer, was killed whereas testing a automobile in Britain in 1970.
The staff presently runs the unique papaya color McLaren used within the staff’s first win at Spa in 1968, as they appear to win the constructors’ title this 12 months for the primary time since 1998.
With three races left, McLaren lead second-placed Ferrari by 36 factors.
Lawson, in the meantime, has impressed since changing Ricciardo and has recorded 4 factors in three races, together with a powerful drive within the moist in Brazil final trip.
Consequently, he with changing Sergio Perez at Crimson Bull in 2025 and changing into Max Verstappen’s teammate. Williams’ Franco Colapinto has additionally been linked with Crimson Bull.
The of the 2024 season – the place Verstappen may declare his fourth consecutive drivers’ title – is the Las Vegas Grand Prix on 24 November (6am GMT).
