Racing Bulls upgrades deliver strong results in Austin

Racing Bulls enjoyed a productive weekend at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, with both drivers reaching the final stage of qualifying before scoring a solid result in the race. Liam Lawson finished ninth to collect valuable points, while rookie Arvid Lindblad recovered from 14th on the grid to cross the line in 12th.

The team's performance followed the introduction of a significant upgrade package, including a revised floor, updated sidepods and a redesigned engine cover. The changes were aimed at improving the car's performance as Racing Bulls continues its fight for fifth place in the Constructors' Championship.

Lawson delivered a controlled race using a one-stop strategy on hard tyres. The New Zealander managed the gap to Alpine's Pierre Gasly and avoided coming under serious pressure, giving his team another useful points finish. He praised the improvements, saying the car was in a strong position following the updates.

Lindblad also showed resilience in his first race at the Circuit of the Americas. After starting 14th because of a grid penalty, the 19-year-old suffered damage to the left side of his car early on but improved his pace after switching to medium tyres. He battled Franco Colapinto before finishing 12th, while team principal Alan Permane praised the consistency shown by both drivers. Racing Bulls will now turn its attention to the Mexican Grand Prix, hoping to build on the progress made in Austin.