Alex Powell: NZ Herald motorsport journalist on Liam Lawson qualifying third for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix - Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

Liam Lawson has brushed off bad weather and skirted six separate crashes to deliver his best qualifying effort at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Only Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc pipped Lawson, who says his goal was to stay on track as much as possible.

NZ Herald motorsport journalist Alex Powell joined Piney to discuss.

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