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  • podium A raised platform where winners stand during awards. The top three racers stood on the podium to celebrate.
  • constructors' title An award for the best team in a racing season. Mercedes won the constructors' title this year.
  • championship standings A ranking of drivers based on their points in a season. Lawson is ninth in the championship standings.
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