Formula 1 result: Liam Lawson finishes 17th in Japan as tyre strategy costs Kiwi, Max Verstappen wins at Suzuka

Liam Lawson’s pit strategy gamble during the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka did not pay off, as he had to settle for 17th place after changing to soft tires with 19 laps to go while in eighth position. The decision did not yield the desired results, as Lawson struggled to overtake on the tight track, despite having faster pace on the new tires. Ultimately, the attempt to go long on his first stint on medium tires did not work out as expected, with the rain forecast failing to materialize and preventing Lawson from achieving a better result in his return to Racing Bulls.

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