Lawson Finishes Fifth in Azerbaijan GP

Liam Lawson started third at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after a chaotic qualifying session that featured multiple red flags. He finished fifth in the race, scoring 10 points after losing places following a pit stop and defending strongly in the closing laps. Lawson came under pressure from Mercedes drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell but held off a train including Yuki Tsunoda, Lando Norris and the Ferraris to secure the result. The points lift him from 15th to 12th in the drivers' standings, while teammate Isack Hadjar’s P10 helped Racing Bulls move up to sixth in the constructors' championship. Max Verstappen converted pole into victory with George Russell second and Carlos Sainz third after Oscar Piastri crashed out early, reshaping the race. Lawson said he was disappointed not to convert his P3 start into a podium but welcomed the points and the team's strong weekend amid ongoing questions about his season and future seat.