Liam Lawson was beaten by his Red Bull replacement Yuki Tsunoda on the opening lap of the Japanese Grand Prix. 

He finished 17th, while Tsunoda finished 12th. 

His former Red Bull team-mate, Max Verstappen, won from pole position. 

Sports Contributor Andrew Alderson joins the show to discuss the race, Auckland FC continuing their unbeaten run, Women's 7s title win, and the Blues first win over the Hurricanes. 

LISTEN ABOVE. 

Liam Lawson was beaten by his Red Bull replacement Yuki Tsunoda on the opening lap of the Japanese Grand Prix.&nbsp;
He finished 17th, while Tsunoda finished 12th.&nbsp;
His former Red Bull team-mate, Max Verstappen, won from pole position.&nbsp;
Sports Contributor Andrew Alderson joins the show to discuss the race, Auckland FC continuing their unbeaten run, Women's 7s title win, and the Blues first win over the Hurricanes.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE.&nbsp;

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Andrew Alderson: Sports Contributor on Liam Lawson's F1 finish, Auckland FC unbeaten run, Women's 7s wins overnight, and Super Rugby over the weekend

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