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Kiwi Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson has accomplished an impressive feat by qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix, outshining globe champion Max Verstappen. The 21-year-old secured the 10th position in the race, surpassing Verstappen who failed to progress to the final session. In the second session, Verstappen was narrowly beaten by just .007 seconds by Lawson, who recorded a ideal time of 1 minute and 32.268s. Reflecting on his efficiency, Lawson expressed his satisfaction with generating it into Q3, but acknowledged that there is space for improvement. He stated that when the day went properly, the upcoming race is what actually matters. Lawson’s teammate, Yuki Tsunoda, completed in 15th spot. Having said that, Lawson expressed disappointment more than not maximizing the team’s prospective and highlighted Tsunoda’s comfort in the vehicle. Regardless of his achievement, Lawson believes there is nonetheless much more for him to study and provide. He attributed some of the challenges he faced to warm-up troubles and visitors in the final sector. Racing as a replacement for the injured Daniel Ricciardo, who broke his hand for the duration of the Dutch Grand Prix practice final month, Lawson prepares for the midnight start out on Monday, acknowledging the demanding nature of the two-hour race and emphasizing the value of maximizing the car’s efficiency and driving their personal race.