Lawson Qualified Eighth for Singapore Sprint Race
Liam Lawson secured his best sprint qualifying result of 2026 at the Singapore Grand Prix.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Motorsports
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Liam Lawson qualified in eighth position for the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix sprint race after recording a lap time of 1m32.341s in the SQ3 session. This performance marks Lawson's second time reaching SQ3 this season.
Why it matters
The team implemented car setup adjustments following a tenth-place practice result, while cooler evening temperatures aided in improved grip and speed. Seeking championship points, the team now focuses on translating this qualifying success into the sprint and Sunday's race.
Liam Lawson clocked a 1m32.341s lap in SQ3, which follows a 1m33.133s lap recorded during the earlier SQ2 session. Meanwhile, Arvid Lindblad finished qualifying in 17th position.
The players
Liam Lawson
Liam Lawson is a professional racing driver competing in the 2026 Formula 1 season.
Arvid Lindblad
Arvid Lindblad is a professional racing driver who qualified seventeenth for the Singapore sprint race.
Isack Hadjar
Isack Hadjar is a competing driver who qualified in ninth position for the Singapore sprint race.
Kimi Antonelli
Kimi Antonelli is a competing driver who qualified in seventh position for the Singapore sprint race.
The details
Team mechanics significantly adjusted the car setup between the practice session and sprint qualifying to unlock more pace for the driver. During the final SQ3 session, all participating drivers utilized soft compound tyres to navigate the track in the cooler evening conditions.
Timeline
The Singapore F1 sprint race starts on October 10, 2026, at 5pm local time.
Season Trajectory
This qualifying result marks a critical step for the team as they aim to climb the constructors standings during the latter half of the season. The performance highlights the intense competition for points that defines the current championship battle.
Lawson will start from the eighth grid position, putting him directly ahead of Isack Hadjar and behind Kimi Antonelli for the sprint start. This creates a high-pressure scenario where Lawson must defend his position to maximize potential championship points.
The takeaway
The team's ability to refine car settings under pressure demonstrates the importance of adaptability during a race weekend. Fans should watch the opening laps of the sprint race closely to see if Lawson can maintain his qualifying momentum against Hadjar.
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