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Lawson Calls Leclerc's Move 'GP2-Like' After Brazil Clash
9 Nov
Summary
- Lawson criticized Leclerc's move as reminiscent of a past GP2 incident.
- Leclerc received a 5-second penalty for contact with Lawson's car.
- The penalty dropped Leclerc, promoting Lawson to seventh place.
In the F1 São Paulo Grand Prix, Liam Lawson expressed his disappointment with Charles Leclerc's aggressive late-race overtake. Lawson described the move as similar to a 'GP2 move' Leclerc performed years prior.
The collision occurred in the final sector of the race, with Leclerc making contact that damaged Lawson's wheel rim. The stewards reviewed the incident and issued a 5-second time penalty to Leclerc.
This penalty had a significant impact on the final standings, dropping Leclerc down the order. Consequently, Liam Lawson was promoted to seventh place, securing a better finish after the controversial interaction.
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