Liam Lawson didn’t ‘even have the words’ for what Sergio Perez did in unbroadcast Sao Paulo Grand Prix radio

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Liam Lawson has performed admirably since stepping up to Formula 1 and has established himself well at the highest level.

The New Zealander scored points at the United States Grand Prix, taking ninth place in a very impressive drive for RB.

During the Sao Paulo Grand Prix weekend, Lawson’s good form continued, finishing ninth in the Sprint at Interlagos.

He was also very competitive over a single lap in Sprint qualifying, setting the eighth-quickest time on his first visit to the track.

Lawson battled Sergio Perez in the Sprint for eighth place as the Mexican driver continues to underperform, as his future is uncertain.

The pair raced hard over the 24 laps, and Lawson was surprised at what Perez did at Interlagos on a difficult day. Simon Lazenby read out the radio message on Sky Sports F1 after the Sprint.

Liam Lawson lacked the words to describe how Sergio Perez was driving

Perez has floundered over this season and been significantly slower than his teammate Max Verstappen who is getting closer to a fourth world championship.

He failed to make SQ3 on Friday and only qualified in 13th place in Brazil, missing the opportunity to set a flying lap at the end of the session.

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Perez has had multiple battles with Lawson over the past couple of race weekends after the RB driver has looked at home in Formula 1, challenging more experienced drivers.

The Mexican has been floundering in the midfield and Lawson is a candidate to replace him at Red Bull for the 2025 season.

Lawson said in an unbroadcast radio message: “Oh my God, mate, just locks up.” He added post-race that “I don’t even have the words for what I saw” as he referred to Perez’s driving in Brazil.

Liam Lawson has been decisive in wheel-to-wheel combat

Lawson is one of the less experienced drivers on the grid but has driven well when attacking and defending in the midfield.

The New Zealander battled Perez in Mexico and passed him at Turn 4, in a critical pass that showed he could race effectively against superior cars.

Despite the RB driver being unhappy about some of Perez’s antics on the track, Lawson may have stepped over the limit as he defended from the Mexican.

Lawson will have another opportunity to impress in qualifying ahead of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix as he gets more comfortable with the track.