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Liam Lawson achieved an F1 career-first in the Hungarian Grand Prix, and beat Max Verstappen for the first time in 2025 to boot.
Liam Lawson was surprised to keep Max Verstappen behind in the Hungarian Grand Prix, securing his career-first victory. Despite starting ninth, just behind Verstappen, Lawson initially led the race but was overtaken in the early laps. Verstappen pitted early, dropping to P16 before making a recovery drive, finishing 3.2s behind Lawson in eighth place. This race marked the first time Lawson finished ahead of Verstappen this season, also achieving back-to-back points finishes for the first time in his F1 career. Lawson’s recent success is attributed to a front suspension upgrade in Austria, enhancing his confidence on track. Reflecting on the race, Lawson expressed satisfaction with his performance, acknowledging the strong long-run pace of his car and the strategic tire management that played a crucial role in the race.
