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Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls speaks into a microphone paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone

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Scott Dixon, left, stands next to Chip Ganassi before the start an IndyCar auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway on Aug. 21, 2021, in Madison, Ill.

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"We respect that he’s chosen a different path and wish him nothing but continued success," Chip Ganassi said.

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Lawson in another top ten finish in chaotic British Grand Prix

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Liam Lawson of New Zealand driving the (30) Visa Cash App Racing Bulls VCARB 03 RB Ford on track

F1: Lawson to start in top-10 for British GP, scores point in sprint

The Racing Bulls driver made the final stage of qualifying for the fourth consecutive race, putting himself in a strong position to challenge for points in tomorrow's 52-lap main event.

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'Really good': Lawson qualifies in top 10 for British GP sprint

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Lawson says British GP sprint race offers 'a lot of opportunity'

Silverstone will host the fourth sprint race of the 2026 Formula 1 season on Saturday, meaning teams will have just one practise session to prepare before sprint qualifying.

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