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Kiwi drivers Scott McLaughlin and Fabian Coulthard eyeing up big performances in Melbourne

By Kimberlee Downs

March 22, 2018

For the first time the supercars are racing for points at the Australian GP circuit in Melbourne. (Source: Other)

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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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Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson of New Zealand steers his car during the qualifying session for the sprint race at the British F1 Grand Prix, in Silverstone, England, Friday, July 3, 2026.

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

It comes amid a run of good form for Lawson, who has consistently finished in the points this season.

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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

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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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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Liam Lawson behind the wheel of Bruce McLaren's Le Mans-winning car. (Source: Visa Cahsapp RB)

'Very special': Liam Lawson reflects on driving famous McLaren car

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Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson of New Zealand steers his car during the qualifying session ahead of the British F1 Grand Prix, in Silverstone, England`.

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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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