"Daunting, but "cool", admits Liam Lawson as he completes lap of the iconic Mount Panorama track ahead of the Bathurst 12 Hours.

The youngster was at the wheel of a 2011 RB7 as he took to the track between the opening qualifying sessions.

"Just crazy," he subsequently told Speedcafe.com. "Just really crazy...

"The first lap was honestly very daunting," he admitted, "going up the hill with all the elevation, and I was quite nervous. But by the second lap I actually got quite comfortable and the car was really good, so I loved it."

The car, with which Sebastian Vettel won the 2011 title, is now used for street demos, but was specially set-up for the Mount Panorama outing, allowing Lawson to stretch its legs.

However, a higher ride-height than when it was being raced meant less downforce.

"At points it was a bit rough," said Lawson, "but for a Formula 1 car on this place, I expected it to be worse.

"It just felt cool, really cool," he added. "Down Conrod, we were completely flat and through The Chase, I was braking at like, I don't know, 120 metres. It was so, so cool.

"It wanders a lot," he admitted. "I was like 'Oh my God' trying to keep it in a straight line, but once you get used to it, it's okay."

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1. Posted by Greg, 06/02/2023 12:41

"When I lived in Australia went around it a few times in a commadore station wagon from work. Only slow but what a track. Still think it's one of the best in the world. "

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2. Posted by alvarezh3, 05/02/2023 18:38

"Lucky Aussies! You guy's have one heck of an iconic track.

Enjoyed the race all night and day (Saturday here in the Caribbean) yesterday!"

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3. Posted by Burton, 05/02/2023 12:32

"It looked and sounded cool, shame he didn't push properly."

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4. Posted by Max Noble, 05/02/2023 12:03

"Drove it in the wet in a hired Camry and terrified myself. Cannot imagine what it is like in a car of that power. So glad he loved it! :-). …can I have a go…?
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"I loved it," says Lawson of Bathurst RB7 run

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