On a chaotic afternoon in Baku, Liam Lawson proved that sometimes the first battle in Formula 1 qualifying is simply making it through. With chaos testing drivers’ nerve throughout the over two-hour stretched session, Lawson’s poise and precision shone through, marking a historic moment for both him and his nation. The Racing Bulls driver, who’s been on a rollercoaster ride this season, described his approach as pure survival. Riding the StormFor Lawson, the key to his performance was learning to trust his car when conditions teased disaster but didn’t deliver. Podium talk might sound ambitious for a driver still carving his reputation, but Lawson wasn’t ruling it out.