Liam Lawson explains Yuki Tsunoda clash after 'frustrating' grand prix

Liam Lawson has addressed the minor clash he had with Yuki Tsunoda during the Italian Grand Prix.

The pair were battling at the back of the field after making their pit stops, with both running the hard compound tyre.

Tsunoda defended his position into Turn 4 while Lawson drew alongside, resulting in contact between the duo.

Both drivers continued across the escape road before Lawson handed the position back to Tsunoda, having moved ahead after the incident occurred.

Explaining the situation, Lawson told media including RacingNews365: “There was nothing really to it.

“He passed me into one, I tried to pass him back into four, and I had no room on the right-hand side, so we touched into to the chicane, and then I gave the place back.”

Lawson ended the race in 14th place, marking his lowest classified result since the Imola race earlier this year.

Having started the grand prix from the back of the field, Lawson explained Racing Bulls opted to gamble with a set of soft tyres at the start - a decision that failed to produce a strong result.

“The race was frustrating. We tried to start on softs and gamble a little bit, and it didn’t really work,” Lawson admitted.

“So sometimes it’s like that. The car has been fast this weekend, but it’s a shame to walk away with no points.

“Obviously it’s positive to go forward into the next few races with a fast car.”