Formula 1 result: Liam Lawson taken out by teammate in difficult Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Alex PowellSports Journalist·NZ Herald·26 Sep, 2026 12:43 PM5 mins to read‌Spanish media are reporting New Zealand Formula One driver Liam Lawson could be replaced next season by Bulgarian Nikola Tsolov. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYLiam Lawson’s already slim hopes of achieving anything at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix were ended by his teammate, as the Kiwi crossed the finish line 12th in Baku. On the same track where he achieved the best qualifying and finishing positions of one year earlier, Lawson lacked the pace needed to challenge for points over the course of the 51-lap race, despite sitting as high 10th early on.