Lawson makes it to Q2 in qualifying for Spanish Grand Prix

Liam Lawson will start from 13th for the Spanish Grand Prix after qualifying in Barcelona. The Kiwi driver reached Q2 and set his best time for the session but not good enough to make it through to Q3.

“It was a good start to Quali,” commented Lawson. “We were always chasing balance throughout the session, but the speed was strong.

“The car felt really good and I thought we had a great final lap in Q2, so we’ll be reviewing it as a team ahead of tomorrow, particularly given this was the first time the car lacked speed during the weekend. There are opportunities for overtaking here, so as always we’ll be pushing for points.”

Lawson’s Racing Bulls teammate progressed to Q3 and will start from ninth on the grid.

Thirteenth placed qualifier Liam Lawson Visa Cash App Racing Bulls and Twelfth placed qualifier Gabriel Bortoleto Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber walk in the Pitlane during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Spain – photo Steven Tee/LAT Images

Oscar Piastri beat teammate Lando Norris to claim his fourth career pole. Max Verstappen sites behind the McLaren front row, alongside George Russell.