Liam Lawson has marked his Formula One return with a points finish, taking ninth place at the US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas. In his first G

The grin is gone from the Formula 1 grid. In its place is a Kiwi looking to make the most of another chance to impress.

New Zealand driver Liam Lawson has finished ninth in the US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas. The top-10 finish is a huge boost for the RB racing team's 22-year old. Charles Leclerc won the race, from Ferrari team-mate Carlos Sainz.

Liam Lawson drew praise from Red Bull boss Christian Horner after the driver marked his return to Formula One for the first time in more than a year by racing from 19th to ninth in Sunday's U.S. Grand Prix.

New Zealand driver Liam Lawson will line up last on the 20-car grid for the US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas on Monday despite a brilliant performance in qualifying. In his first major qualifying since returning for his second stint in Formula One, RB driver Lawson was third-fastest in the first round of qualifying.

Christian Horner was left very impressed by Liam Lawson's performance during the United States Grand Prix. The New Zealander hadn't competed in F1 since his five-race stint in 2023 but immediately scored points upon his return to the sport.