Liam Lawson has scored in five of the opening six rounds of the 2026 Formula 1 season, with his Monaco result matching the best finish of his F1 career. On the weekend of the Monaco Grand Prix, Lawson finished fifth, a feat he also achieved in Baku last season.
What happened in Monaco?
Lawson's fifth place in Monte Carlo came after a dramatic build-up to the race, with a technical issue leaving his car in pieces before the start.
The Racing Bulls driver and his team had to work diligently to repair the car, and their efforts paid off as Lawson made it to the grid.
How did Liam Lawson feel about the result?
Lawson said the result felt very different to his previous fifth place in Baku last season, given the challenges he faced in Monaco.
He praised his team for their amazing job in putting the car together, allowing him to survive and secure a strong finish.
What's next for Liam Lawson?
Lawson's result moved him to 26 points after six race weekends, putting him within 12 points of his total from the entire 2025 season.
He discussed his improvement, attributing it to experience and a more stable start to the campaign, and felt he was in a better place than ever in Formula 1.
Lawson also praised the team's power unit package, saying it had performed well despite being a new project for 2026.
He noted that the power unit was very competitive, although it was hard to determine who had the best one, given the different levels of efficiency with downforce and other factors.
The Monaco double points finish with rookie team-mate Arvid Lindblad was Racing Bulls' first of the season, and Lawson's own performance continued his run as the team's leading scorer.
Lawson's strong start to the season has put his name back in the frame for a top drive, and he will look to continue his good form at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.