Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson claimed the 25-lap restrict on the Qatar Grand Prix led to a “fairly pointless” race after a security automotive on lap 7 left all however two drivers on the identical technique, and seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton argued that it was one of many “worst” grands prix strategically.
The security automotive was deployed on the Losail Worldwide Circuit on lap 7 as a consequence of a collision between Alpine’s Pierre Gasly and Sauber’s Nico Hulkenberg. The drivers who pitted below the protection automotive on lap 7 have been required to make their second pitstop on lap 32 and had no flexibility in technique from that time ahead.
Whereas reflecting on the race during which he completed ninth, Lawson defined he had good tempo however was not in a position to capitalise on it.
“Truthfully, we had a great race. When it comes to race tempo, we’re simply caught in site visitors like all people. I feel it’s extremely troublesome to overhaul. Clearly, a results of our qualifying yesterday,” he informed the media.
“There’s nothing you are able to do. We boxed on lap 7, and I realised everybody was simply going to do the very same technique from there. It is a fairly pointless race, to be sincere.”
Hamilton, who completed twelfth, argued that it was one of many worst races for flexibility with technique.
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari, Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls Staff
Photograph by: Clive Rose / Formulation 1 through Getty Pictures
“I can not bear in mind one other, I am positive there’s been different races, different unhealthy races right here, however undoubtedly one of many worst grands prix in that respect,” the Ferrari driver defined. “As a result of everybody’s simply stopping on the similar time, and there is not any flexibility.
“After which on high of that, you’ll be able to’t overtake, and it is a quick observe, it is a phenomenal observe to drive, and it’s extremely, very quick, it is simply, sadly, like Monaco.”
The main focus now turns to the season finale in Abu Dhabi this coming weekend when the drivers’ title might be determined.
Images from Qatar GP – Race
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
Qatar GP – Sunday, in images
We wish your opinion!
What would you wish to see on Motorsport.com?
– The Motorsport.com Staff
