# Liam Lawson at the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix

Source: https://www.thef1formula.com/results/2026-red-bull-ring-liam-lawson
Last updated: 2026-07-01

> Liam Lawson secured a P9 finish at the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix, converting his 9th-place grid start into 2 championship points for RB F1 Team despite being classified as Lapped after 70 laps.

Liam Lawson's performance at the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix saw the RB F1 Team driver maintain his qualifying position, securing 9th place and two championship points at the Red Bull Ring on June 28, 2026. Starting from grid position 9, Lawson navigated the 71-lap race, completing 70 laps and classified as "Lapped" with a final time difference of "+15.334" relative to the race winner, [George Russell](/results/2026-red-bull-ring-george-russell). His fastest lap of "1:11.547" was recorded on lap 55, placing him 10th in the overall fastest lap rankings for the event. This consistent drive from the New Zealander ensured the Italian RB F1 Team added valuable constructors' points, a testament to their operational execution given the competitive nature of the midfield. The race winner, Mercedes driver [George Russell](/results/2026-red-bull-ring-george-russell), completed the full 71 laps in "1:26:37.979", while [Andrea Kimi Antonelli](/results/2026-red-bull-ring-kimi-antonelli) set the outright fastest lap of "1:10.374" on lap 59. This data is verifiable via the [Jolpica/Ergast — 2026 season data](https://api.jolpi.ca/ergast/f1/2026.json).

The RB F1 Team demonstrated strong two-car potential at their home event, with Lawson's teammate, [Arvid Lindblad](/results/2026-red-bull-ring-arvid-lindblad), also securing a points finish. Lindblad started from grid 10 and concluded the race in 10th position, completing the same 70 laps and classified as "Lapped" with a time of "+19.030". This dual points finish underscored a solid weekend for the constructor, highlighting effective race management and strategy within the parameters of the [Formula 1 — official site](https://www.formula1.com/en) regulations. Lawson's ability to hold his starting position and secure points is a key metric for performance in the highly competitive [FIA — F1 World Championship](https://www.fia.com/events/fia-formula-one-world-championship).