Lawson and Hadjar Frustrated After Tough Monza Qualifying

Liam Lawson and Isack Hadjar both experienced a frustrating qualifying session at the Italian Grand Prix, with issues impacting their starting positions for Sunday's race.

Why it matters:

Despite both drivers feeling the car had good pace, a series of unfortunate events and errors led to poor grid slots, making their Italian GP a challenging prospect from the start.

The details:

• Lawson's Struggle: The 23-year-old was left deeply disappointed after his final Q1 lap was deleted. He encountered dirty air and understeer at Turn 6, forcing him off track. This left him unable to improve, eliminating him in Q1 and putting him in 20th position. He noted that the car had been "very quick all weekend."
• Hadjar's Penalty: 아이작 하자르, who also exited in Q1, finishing 16th, will start from the back of the grid due to confirmed gearbox and power unit changes. He expressed frustration over a compromised outlap, allegedly by Carlos Sainz's Williams, followed by a mistake on his push lap.

What's next:

Both drivers are looking to capitalize on Monza's overtaking opportunities during the race. Lawson aims to move forward from his 19th starting spot (benefiting from Hadjar's penalty), while 아이작 하자르 faces a significant recovery drive from the very back of the pack. They remain optimistic about the car's underlying pace.