Liam Lawson receives warning for aggressive defense in British GP sprint

Liam Lawson secured eighth place in the British Grand Prix sprint race at Silverstone, despite receiving a warning from FIA stewards for moving in front of Isack Hadjar under braking. Hadjar defended Lawson's maneuver, stating it did not warrant a penalty. Lawson got into the top eight after Hadjar lost positions early on and held his ground as Hadjar attempted to overtake him on the penultimate lap. The incident was noted as an 'abnormal change of direction', but the stewards concluded that Lawson had left sufficient room and did not impose a penalty beyond the warning, acknowledging the differing energy levels of the cars involved. After the race, both drivers acknowledged the aggressive nature of the maneuver but expressed their satisfaction with the race overall.

• 2:42 PMYahoo Sports — Liam Lawson escapes penalty for "aggressive" British GP sprint defence versus Isack Hadjar
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