Formula One driver Liam Lawson remains upbeat, despite starting from the back of the grid in tomorrow morning's US Grand Prix in Texas.

The Racing Bulls driver posted the third fastest time in the opening qualifying session, but failed to record a lap in the second session - eliminating him in 15th position.

Lawson was always condemned to start from 20th, after his team incurred a 60-place grid penalty for exceeding the season's engine allocation.

Motorsport expert Bob McMurray joined Piney to discuss.

LISTEN ABOVE

Formula One driver Liam Lawson remains upbeat, despite starting from the back of the grid in tomorrow morning's US Grand Prix in Texas.
The Racing Bulls driver posted the third fastest time in the opening qualifying session, but failed to record a lap in the second session - eliminating him in 15th position.
Lawson was always condemned to start from 20th, after his team incurred a 60-place grid penalty for exceeding the season's engine allocation.
Motorsport expert Bob McMurray joined Piney to discuss.
LISTEN ABOVE

Weekend Sport with Jason Pine on Newstalk ZB brings you all the action and reaction to the sporting weekend.

Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

Bob McMurray: motorsport expert ahead of Liam Lawson's US Grand Prix in Texas

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/35706483-6b23-4a6e-81ed-b20f00244582/transcript