Liam Lawson involved in close call with Lewis Hamilton in Baku
Friday 25 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Air New Zealand, Liam Lawson, Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
New Zealander Liam Lawson narrowly avoided a collision with Lewis Hamilton during practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The Racing Bulls driver finished seventh and 12th across two sessions but was visibly shaken following the near-miss on the circuit's fastest section.
Key facts
4 facts
- Liam Lawson finished seventh in FP1 and 12th in FP2 in Baku
- Lewis Hamilton was summoned to stewards regarding an impeding incident with Lawson
- George Russell was the fastest driver in both practice sessions
- Lindblad crashed at the Turn 8/9 castle section during FP2
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New Zealander Liam Lawson narrowly avoided a collision with Lewis Hamilton during practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku. The incident occurred during the second practice session on a fast section of the circuit after Hamilton failed to notice Lawson's car behind him.
Lawson expressed his frustration over the radio, stating, "Oh my God, that is so f...ing dangerous". Following the session, stewards summoned Hamilton to investigate the potential impeding incident, which could result in a grid penalty for the Ferrari driver.
Lawson, who has returned to Racing Bulls after a three-race stint at Red Bull, finished seventh in the first practice session and 12th in the second. George Russell led both practice sessions, while Max Verstappen was the fastest of the non-Mercedes drivers.
The practice sessions also saw a red flag in the second session when Lawson's teammate, Lindblad, crashed at the Turn 8/9 castle section. Additionally, Antonelli experienced a hydraulic failure that caused his car to smoke during the first session.
Compiled from reports by Stuff and 1News.
