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A lucky moment for Liam Lawson but one he made the most of to end a long wait for his home country
Liam Lawson expressed his thoughts on a challenging year after achieving a significant result that ended New Zealand’s long wait.
Securing sixth place in the Austrian Grand Prix marked his best F1 finish in 22 races, and New Zealand’s best since Chris Amon’s fifth place in 1976.
Lawson was delighted upon learning this information, emphasizing the significance for New Zealand’s representation in the sport.
The result, aided by a first-lap crash, brought relief to Lawson, who alluded to the difficulties faced throughout the year.
Despite earlier promising performances, Lawson acknowledged the challenges and pressures in Formula 1 and emphasized the importance of consistent success in the future.
