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Racing Bulls Bank Double Points in São Paulo After Last-Lap LawsonHadjar Contact

A split-strategy call delivered a double-points finish, widening the cushion over Aston Martin to 10 points.

Overview

  • Liam Lawson finished seventh after executing a one-stop plan that stretched his medium tyres for most of the race.
  • Isack Hadjar attempted an outside move into Turn 1 on the final lap, made slight contact with Lawson, and finished eighth without damage.
  • Hadjar acknowledged he overreached with the late attempt, while Lawson called the outcome lucky and said the move was understandable.
  • Team principal Alan Permane praised the execution, noted the intentional split strategies, and said the drivers were trusted to race each other.
  • The haul moved Racing Bulls’ advantage over Aston Martin from four to ten points as the team targets recovery before the Las Vegas–led triple-header.