Lawson promoted to seventh at Brazilian Grand Prix
The New Zealander gained a place after Charles Leclerc received a five-second penalty for contact late in the race. Lawson’s result also matches a Racing Bulls season record.

Liam Lawson finished seventh in Brazil after Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc was penalised five seconds for making contact with him late in the race. 1NewsNewstalk ZB
Lawson scored six points, bringing his season tally to 89 and drawing level with Pierre Gasly’s record of 15 points finishes in a season for Racing Bulls. Newstalk ZB
Lawson is ninth in the drivers’ championship, while Racing Bulls has yet to confirm its driver line-up for 2027. 1NewsNewstalk ZB