Racing Bulls drivers qualify for Q3

Racing Bulls confirmed both of its drivers, Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad, qualified for the final qualifying session, Q3, at the United States Grand Prix. However, Lindblad faces a grid penalty due to a power unit change.

Unusual team strategy in Q3

The Italian team made an unusual strategic choice during Q3, as Lawson voluntarily decided not to perform a fast lap. This allowed Lindblad to minimize the impact of his grid penalty, which drops him five positions from his qualifying result.

Lindblad finishes ninth, Lawson tenth

Lindblad finished ninth in qualifying, while Lawson finished tenth without attempting a timed lap in Q3. After applying his penalty, Lindblad will start fourteenth, while Lawson will begin the race from ninth place.

Lawson prioritizes race strategy

Lawson admitted he would have liked to better exploit his car’s potential during Q3, as he passed Q1 using only one set of tires. However, he prefers the strategic advantage of having more new tires for the race, which he believes will help him score points.

Lindblad optimistic despite challenges

Lindblad expressed satisfaction with his qualifying result, despite a difficult weekend where Lawson generally outperformed him. He remains optimistic about Sunday’s race, noting that the Circuit of the Americas offers opportunities for overtaking.

Racing Bulls aims for points

The team plans to use two different race strategies but shares a common goal: converting their car’s progress into race points. With Lawson near the top eight and Lindblad aiming to climb the rankings, Racing Bulls hopes to prove its competitiveness.