Liam Lawson achieves career-best fifth place in Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Monday 22 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 22 Sep 2025, 8:00am

In this story Liam Lawson, Max Verstappen, Racing Bulls, Red Bull Racing, Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri

New Zealand driver Liam Lawson finished fifth at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, marking his best result in Formula One. Max Verstappen won the race, while championship leader Oscar Piastri crashed on the opening lap.

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1. Otago Daily TimesMon 22 Sep 2025, 7:19am

   Liam Lawson notches career-best F1 finish (opens in new tab)

2. RNZMon 22 Sep 2025, 8:00am

   Liam Lawson says best ever F1 result 'a little disappointing' (opens in new tab)