Liam Lawson Praises Racing Bulls Strategy After Hungarian GP Top-10 Finish

Lawson turns difficult qualifying into points finish

Liam Lawson credited Racing Bulls’ strategic calls after converting 11th on the grid into another top-10 finish at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

The first lap was particularly important given the recovery required from qualifying. “It was a good race for us today,” Lawson said. “The first corner and lap one was obviously very important for me given I had a challenging qualifying yesterday.”

Two-stop call proves decisive

The central strategic question was whether a one-stop or two-stop approach would provide the quickest route to the chequered flag. Racing Bulls ultimately committed to two stops, with Lawson switching to the hard compound on lap 21 before completing a long final stint on the soft tyre.

That sequence of decisions helped protect his position in the points and became a key part of the team’s result. Lawson singled out the pit-wall judgement, while the wider Hungarian Grand Prix weekend coverage provides further context on the race’s competitive picture.

“A huge thanks to the team who made the right call on the two-stop strategy,” Lawson said. “To have two cars in the points is a great way to round off the first half of the season.”

The result also carried significance for Racing Bulls in the constructors’ standings. Lawson said the team would enter the summer break fifth in the championship, describing that position as a reflection of the work completed so far this year.

With the break now providing an opportunity to recharge, Lawson is focused on carrying the momentum into the next event. “While I'm looking forward to recharging over the next few weeks, I'm excited to carry this momentum forward into Zandvoort.”