Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson finished ninth at the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix but described himself as mentally drained afterward. He highlighted the intense demands of the new F1 regulations on drivers. Lawson shared these thoughts in a post-race interview with F1 TV.
Liam Lawson secured a ninth-place finish at Suzuka in the Japanese Grand Prix, navigating the challenges of Formula 1's overhauled 2026 cars. Speaking to F1 TV after the race, the New Zealand driver said, 'Good, a little bit mentally drained.' He added, 'It's very intense this year. You have a lot more that you're thinking about when you're driving. So, it was actually quite a tough race.'
