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Liam Lawson escapes penalty for "aggressive" British GP sprint defence versus Isack Hadjar

Motorsport.comJuly 4, 2026

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Liam Lawson held on to his point for finishing eighth in the British Grand Prix sprint race after receiving a warning for moving in front of Isack Hadjar under braking - as Hadjar told stewards that it was not worth a penalty. Lawson had moved into the top eight after Hadjar slipped down the order on the opening lap, and after clearing a fast-starting Pierre Gasly. With Hadjar catching in ...