“I mean, in every race, there’s so many things you go over, so many things you can do better,” said Lawson on Thursday. “Overall, yes, for sure, there’s obviously stuff in there that could have been better, but I’ll take those things and learn from it going into this weekend.”
Asked if he was driving more aggressively given the pressure to prove himself quickly, Lawson added: “I’m just focused on having the best possible race each time I get in the car. Honestly, that’s all I’m trying to do at the moment. Maybe I’m aggressive, but I’m here for one reason.
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“Obviously my goal is not to go out and make enemies of anybody. I’m not trying to cause any issues or anything like that. At the same time, I’m not here to make friends, I’m here to win – that’s what I’m focused on doing.
“In this situation, we’re fighting very hard for P6 in the constructors’ [standings], and I’m fighting for my future in F1 as well, so that’s what I’m focused on.”
Lawson went on to offer an apology to Perez, after television footage showed him gesturing in the Mexican’s direction when overtaking him later in the race.
