Liam Lawson continues to build his case to stay in Formula One beyond the 2026 season.

A seventh-place finish at a chaotic and weather-affected race in Malaysia has moved him 24 points clear in the battle for ninth - and best outside the top four teams - in the championship.

Lawson notably made pole sitter, eventual race-winner and four-time world champ Max Verstappen work hard for position during an opening lap exchange.

Alex Powell is the Formula 1 writer for the NZ Herald, he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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Liam Lawson continues to build his case to stay in Formula One beyond the 2026 season.
A seventh-place finish at a chaotic and weather-affected race in Malaysia has moved him 24 points clear in the battle for ninth - and best outside the top four teams - in the championship.
Lawson notably made pole sitter, eventual race-winner and four-time world champ Max Verstappen work hard for position during an opening lap exchange.
Alex Powell is the Formula 1 writer for the NZ Herald, he joined D'Arcy to discuss.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Alex Powell: NZ Herald sports journo recaps the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

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