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Liam Lawson Qualifies Ninth for Austrian Grand Prix

2026-06-27 · Liam Lawson · Player Focus

Liam Lawson Qualifies Ninth for Austrian Grand Prix

Liam Lawson has qualified ninth for the Austrian Grand Prix, achieving another top 10 start.

What happened?

Lawson started the qualifying session strongly, posting a time of 1m 08.104s in Q1 to sit inside the top 10.

He improved to 1m 07.385s in his second effort, finishing Q1 in fourth and safe by 0.867s.

Why it matters for Liam Lawson

This result is significant for Lawson, who sits 10th in the drivers championship after the opening seven grands prix of the season.

Lawson's performance in qualifying has set him up for a strong race, with the Austrian Grand Prix beginning at 1am on Monday morning.

What comes next?

The race is expected to be challenging, with multiple drivers complaining of overheating brakes in the sweltering heat.

Lawson will be looking to build on his strong qualifying performance and secure a good result in the race.

The qualifying results saw George Russell take pole position, despite controversy over his fastest lap, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton starting second and third respectively.

Lawson's time of 1m 07.136s in Q2 earned him his place in the top 10, with 0.087s to spare.

The Austrian Grand Prix promises to be an exciting race, with the top drivers closely matched and the challenging conditions likely to lead to a chaotic race on Monday morning.

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