The Singapore Grand Prix is known for its intense racing and challenging conditions for drivers. Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz were able to intimidate Liam Lawson with their remarks about the cockpit conditions.
Verstappen and Sainz, along with Lawson, were featured in the latest season of a popular Netflix docuseries that goes behind the scenes of the 2023 Formula 1 season. The focus of the show was on the driver dilemma at AlphaTauri. Lawson, a former F2 champion, was informed about the hot weather by Verstappen and Sainz.
Lawson was filling in for the injured Daniel Ricciardo at AlphaTauri. Before the race began, the Kiwi driver informed Verstappen about the high temperature on the track. Verstappen jokingly advised Lawson to prepare himself for a hot race weekend.
Sainz, on the other hand, gave a straightforward response to the 22-year-old. He predicted that Lawson would be hoping for the race to end as early as lap three. Lawson’s smile disappeared upon hearing this comment. Verstappen and Sainz had successfully managed to intimidate Lawson, who was making his debut at Marina Bay.
The Singapore Grand Prix was a thrilling weekend during the 2023 season. Verstappen and Red Bull faced challenges throughout the weekend, with their car not performing as expected. This allowed Sainz to compete at the front of the pack and secure victory at Marina Bay. Surprisingly, Lawson even outperformed Verstappen in qualifying for the race.
Sainz went on to win the race, becoming the only non-Red Bull driver to win a race that season. Verstappen finished in fifth place, earning some points for the team. Lawson, despite the initial concerns raised by his fellow drivers, achieved a solid ninth-place finish and scored two points for his team.
The Singapore Grand Prix remains a favorite among fans due to its thrilling action. The Marina Bay weekend was the only race where Verstappen and Red Bull were not competitive. It remains to be seen if this will be the case in the upcoming Formula 1 season.
According to the Source firstsportz.com