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Liam Lawson qualified third for the Azerbaijan GP, marking his best starting position so far in F1 and a chance to take important points.
Liam Lawson secured the third position in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying, marking his best start in Formula 1 with a chance to earn crucial points.
After starting the season with Red Bull, Lawson was later transferred to Red Bull’s sister team, Racing Bulls, where he has been outperformed by his rookie teammate, Isack Hadjar.
Although Hadjar is currently ninth in the standings with 38 points, Lawson trails in 15th place with 20 points, hoping to improve with his strong starting position in Baku.
Lawson mentioned the challenges faced during the session due to rain and numerous red flags, but expressed confidence in his car’s performance and the team’s preparations.
Starting on the second row, Lawson acknowledged the competition from faster cars behind him but remained optimistic about a good start and managing the balance between caution and confidence on the demanding Baku circuit.
