Power unit issues at Red Bull: Lawson without a lap time
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Liam Lawson is yet to set a lap time in free practice three, and is not sitting in his car. Issues with the New Zealander's engine is keeping him away from the action on track.
Problems for Red Bull
Red Bull Racing have informed that it power unit issues on the air side, but they do not exactly what happened. They are looking to fix the issue, but it seems like Lawson will not be able to return.
Lawson was already on track and began with a quicker Sector 1, after which he had to slow down in FP3. Lawson reported the issue over the team radio, and returned to the pit lane.
Missing out on important practice time does not come at the right moment for Lawson. Not only he is making Red Bull Racing debut, but it is also the first time he is driving at the Albert Park track in his life.
This article was written in collaboration with Tim Kraaij
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