Formula 1, Sportrik Media - Liam Lawson of Visa Cash App RB F1 Team faces a steep challenge at the 2025 Italian Grand Prix after a mistake in qualifying on September 6, 2025, at Monza. He called the error “soul-destroying,” landing him in P18 on the grid. As a result, Lawson must fight hard in the race. This article analyzes his mistake and his prospects at Monza.
Critical Mistake in Q1
Lawson failed to advance to Q2 after a misstep at the Parabolica corner on his final Q1 lap. “I was too aggressive at Parabolica and lost time,” Lawson said. Consequently, he could only manage P18. Moreover, the RB car struggled on Monza’s straights. Despite this, the Red Bull Pit Crew delivered an optimal setup. However, Lawson regretted not maximizing the car’s potential.
Top-Tier Dominance
Max Verstappen of Oracle Red Bull Racing took pole with a 1m18.792s lap, followed by Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri of McLaren F1 Team. Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc of Scuderia Ferrari starts P4. For instance, Red Bull’s aerodynamic edge, backed by engineer Adrian Newey, made the leaders untouchable.
Lawson’s Race Challenge
Starting from P18 puts Lawson in a tough spot. Additionally, Lewis Hamilton’s penalty and pit-lane starts for Isack Hadjar and Pierre Gasly offer slight hope. Nevertheless, Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team, led by Toto Wolff, and BWT Alpine F1 Team remain strong in the midfield. Thus, Lawson needs an aggressive strategy.
Monza Race Outlook
The race on September 7, 2025, will test Lawson’s resilience. He aims to capitalize on straight-line speed and quick pit stops. However, teams like MoneyGram Haas F1 Team and Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber are also competitive. For example, Gabriel Bortoleto starts P7. Therefore, Sportrik predicts Lawson must rely on tire management and bold overtakes to score points at the “Temple of Speed.”
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