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Formula One driver Liam Lawson is intent on picking up some much-needed points for his Racing Bulls team in the season-ending race in Abu Dhabi overnight

Formula One driver Liam Lawson is intent on picking up some much-needed points for his Racing Bulls team in the season-ending race in Abu Dhabi overnight

8 December 2024

In the fight for sixth in the constructors' championship, Racing Bulls, Haas and Alpine are separated by 13 points.

Lawson will start from 12th on the grid, with teammate Yuki Tsunoda one place ahead, while Alpine's Pierre Gasly will line up 5th and Haas driver Nico Hulkenberg 7th.

The 22-year-old was asked whether his vehicle is fast enough to compete with their rivals.

Racing gets underway at 2am.

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