Kiwi Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson picked up more valuable points at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday, finishing eighth after starting from the second row of the grid.
McLaren’s Lando Norris dominated the race at Interlagos in Sao Paulo, winning from pole position, the fastest qualifying spot, which means starting at the very front of the grid. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar completed the podium, while new world champion Kimi Antonelli finished fifth, helping his Mercedes team clinch the constructors’ title, the prize for the best team overall across the season.
Lawson was bumped out of position late in the race when Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc passed him. Leclerc has since been reported to race officials and could be made to hand the position back.
Even so, the points were a welcome boost for Lawson, who sits ninth in the championship standings as he fights for a race seat next season. His team, Racing Bulls, has not yet confirmed its driver line-up for 2027, so every point matters.
Lawson will be hoping for more strong results before decisions are made about who races where next year. The next race on the Formula 1 calendar comes soon, giving him another chance to impress team bosses.
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