Liam Lawson admitted he will be playing catch-up for the remainder of the Canadian Grand Prix weekend after mechanical issues severely limited his running on Friday. The Racing Bulls driver's car came to a halt on track during the second practice session, preventing him from completing significant laps.
Speaking after the session, Lawson said the team is working to identify the root cause of the problem. The Kiwi driver managed only a handful of installation laps before the issue struck, leaving him with minimal data to prepare for qualifying.
The Canadian Grand Prix, held at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, is known for its challenging layout and unpredictable weather. Lawson's lack of track time could prove costly as drivers typically rely on Friday practice to fine-tune setups for the unique circuit characteristics.
Racing Bulls have not yet confirmed whether the issue was related to the power unit or another component. The team is expected to provide an update ahead of Saturday's final practice session.
