Liam Lawson "Eliminating Mistakes" Ahead of Miami GP

Racing Bulls Principal Alan Permane praises Liam Lawson’s growing consistency in F1 as the Kiwi driver sits 10th in the championship ahead of the Miami GP.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 20, 2026, 8:49 AM EDT

Source: RNZ Pacific

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Alan Permane’s assessment focuses on Lawson’s improved floor—elevating his "bad" days rather than just chasing peak lap times.

The 2025 Struggle: Lawson's previous season was marked by extreme volatility; he reached Q3 eight times but suffered seven ignominious Q1 exits.

The 2026 Turnaround: Aside from a mechanical launch issue in Australia, Lawson has been a fixture in the points. He secured a double 7th-place finish (Sprint and GP) in Shanghai and a 9th-place finish in Japan.

Permane noted, "If he just eliminates the bad level and lifts everything up to what we know he’s capable of, that will already be a fantastic step."

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