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Lawson Promoted to Seventh After Leclerc Penalty
McLaren’s Lando Norris won the Sao Paulo Grand Prix from pole, with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar taking second and third. New F1 champion Kimi Antonelli finished fifth, and Mercedes secured the constructors’ title. Liam Lawson, who started from the second row, finished eighth but was promoted to seventh after Charles Leclerc received a five‑second penalty for causing a collision when he passed Lawson late in the race. The penalty was imposed by the stewards after Leclerc was reported. Lawson’s seventh‑place finish keeps him in ninth overall in the championship as he continues to fight for a seat on the grid next season, while Racing Bulls have not yet confirmed their 2027 driver lineup. - Additional reporting by Associated Press
Frequently asked questions
What position did Liam Lawson finish in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix?
He finished eighth but was promoted to seventh after Charles Leclerc received a five‑second penalty.
Why did Charles Leclerc receive a penalty in the Sao Paulo GP?
He received a five‑second penalty for causing a collision when he passed Lawson late in the race.
Who won the Sao Paulo Grand Prix?
McLaren’s Lando Norris won the Sao Paulo Grand Prix from pole.