Mekies hails “incredible” Hajdar and Lawson after Racing Bulls first double points finish since 2019
On the back of Racing Bulls’ first double point-scoring result since 2019, team boss Laurent Mekies has praised his drivers Liam Lawson and Isack Hadjar for their “incredible” performance all through the Monaco GP weekend.
Isack Hadjar impressed with his one-lap pace in Saturday’s qualifying session. The Frenchman secured a sixth place on the grid for the 78-lap Monte Carlo race, but he gained a position after a three-place grid penalty for Lewis Hamilton.
The Frenchman received great assistance from his team-mate Liam Lawson, who created a gap that allowed Hadjar to complete his two pit stops without losing any places.
His team-mate Lawson started from ninth on the grid, and made up a place thank to Fernando Alonso’s retirement to leave Monte Carlo with an eighth-place finish.
On the back of Racing Bulls’ first double point-scoring result since 2019, team boss Laurent Mekies has praised his drivers Liam Lawson and Isack Hadjar for their “incredible” performance all through the Monaco GP weekend.
“What a brilliant result! It’s hugely rewarding to get both cars into the points at one of the toughest races of the year. Our performance this weekend has been incredibly encouraging.
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“Monaco is one of the most difficult races to manage from every aspect and everyone at the track, with vital support from those back in the factory, was on top of their game.
“Isack and Liam did not look like they were racing here for the first time in an F1 car and they have been incredible all weekend. Nothing came easily, and everyone had a very intense weekend to improve the car throughout the sessions.
“Ultimately it allowed us to put both our cars in Q3 yesterday,” Mekies continued. “On a track where the driver really makes the difference, Isack and Liam deserve most of the credit for this result, and with the help of a great race strategy and teamwork from Liam, we got 12 more precious points.
“Our car is improving and now we go to Barcelona determined to keep fighting at the front of the midfield,” concluded a bullish Mekies.
