Liam Lawson finished ninth at the Austrian Grand Prix on June 2026, scoring points in his fourth consecutive F1 race. He now has 30 points in the drivers’ championship.
What happened?
Liam Lawson reported smoke and a possible brake fire aboard his car in the opening laps but the issue settled down as he kept himself in the battle for the lower points.
Why it matters for Liam Lawson
This is the first time a New Zealand driver has scored points in four straight F1 races since Denny Hulme in 1973. Liam Lawson remains inside the top 10 in the drivers’ championship.
What comes next?
Racing Bulls has now had both cars finish in the points at three consecutive races, a first in the team’s history. Liam Lawson said the car’s pace improved as the race developed, giving him confidence that points were possible.
Liam Lawson lost eighth to Isack Hadjar early in the race but regained his place ahead of teammate Arvid Lindblad after his second stop. He ultimately came home ninth.
The 24-year-old said Racing Bulls’ pace got better through the race compared to others. He added that the team has made a step with its race pace after another competitive weekend.
Liam Lawson’s result also moved Racing Bulls to 44 points in the constructors’ championship, 13 behind fifth-placed Alpine. Arvid Lindblad’s 10th place finish gave the Briton his third consecutive points finish.
Racing Bulls again converted its recent form into a double score. Liam Lawson is happy with the team’s performance and is trying to keep the momentum rolling.
The Austrian Grand Prix was a successful event for Liam Lawson and Racing Bulls. Liam Lawson finished the race with a good result, and the team achieved a historic milestone.
Liam Lawson’s next goal is to continue scoring points and moving up the drivers’ championship. He will look to build on his current form and achieve more success in the upcoming races.
The Racing Bulls team is confident in its ability to compete with the top teams. With Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad driving, the team has a good chance of achieving more success in the future.
Liam Lawson’s performance in Austria was impressive, and he will look to repeat this success in the next race. He is currently in a good groove and is happy with the team’s performance.
The Austrian Grand Prix was an exciting event, with many twists and turns. Liam Lawson’s result was a highlight of the race, and he will look to build on this success in the future.