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Liam Lawson slams McLaren F1 for enjoying British nationwide anthem: ‘It’s a New Zealand group!’
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Liam Lawson slams McLaren F1 for enjoying British nationwide anthem: ‘It’s a New Zealand group!’

By Miles Cooper November 13, 2024
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Liam Lawson slams McLaren F1 for enjoying British nationwide anthem: ‘It’s a New Zealand group!’

insists the actual fact play the British nationwide anthem on the rostrum after successful an F1 race – as an alternative of the nationwide anthem – is “full bull****.”

Kiwi F1 racer Lawson, who Daniel Ricciardo at ’s sister group RB final month, is the tenth driver in historical past to signify New Zealand.

But the 22-year-old can’t comprehend why constructors’ leaders McLaren, who’ve received 5 races in 2024, play God Save The King on the rostrum as an alternative of God Defend New Zealand, the Kiwi nationwide anthem.

McLaren was based by New Zealand motorsport icon Bruce McLaren in 1963, however they play the British nationwide anthem as a result of they race beneath a British licence. The group was based in England and continues to be based mostly in England, with their HQ in Woking, Surrey.

“It’s a New Zealand group, the title continues to be McLaren. I don’t know,’ Lawson instructed the on the matter.

“Crimson Bull play the Austrian nationwide anthem and the group’s based mostly within the UK. McLaren’s based mostly within the UK, but it surely’s a New Zealand group.

“It’s utterly bulls**t, that’s what it’s. Actually! Particularly for those who’re from New Zealand… as a result of Bruce McLaren is an absolute legend.”

Bruce McLaren, a driver, engineer and designer, was killed whereas testing a automobile in Britain in 1970.

The group at the moment runs the unique papaya color McLaren used within the group’s first win at Spa in 1968, as they appear to win the constructors’ title this 12 months for the primary time since 1998.

McLaren play the British national anthem on the podium when they win a race (Getty Images)

With three races left, McLaren lead second-placed Ferrari by 36 factors.

Lawson, in the meantime, has impressed since changing Ricciardo and has recorded 4 factors in three races, together with a formidable drive within the moist in Brazil final day trip.

Consequently, he with changing Sergio Perez at Crimson Bull in 2025 and turning into Max Verstappen’s teammate. Williams’ Franco Colapinto has additionally been linked with Crimson Bull.

The of the 2024 season – the place Verstappen might declare his fourth consecutive drivers’ title – is the Las Vegas Grand Prix on 24 November (6am GMT).

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