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Liam Lawson Faces FIA Fury: With a Penalty for São Paulo Sprint Collision with Oliver Bearman!

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November 8, 2025
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Liam Lawson Faces FIA Fury: With a Penalty for São Paulo Sprint Collision with Oliver Bearman!

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 08: Liam Lawson of New Zealand driving the (30) Visa Cash App Racing Bulls VCARB 02 on track during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Brazil at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on November 08, 2025 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202511080858 // Usage for editorial use only //

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Liam Lawson Faces FIA Wrath After Controversial Clash with Oliver Bearman in São Paulo Sprint!

In a stunning turn of events on the high-speed circuit of São Paulo, Liam Lawson has been handed a five-second time penalty by FIA stewards following a dramatic collision with fellow racer Oliver Bearman during the sprint race. The incident unfolded on the first lap, as tensions flared between the two competitors, leading to a chaotic clash that has left fans buzzing and officials scrambling to assess the fallout.

Lawson, representing the Racing Bulls team, found himself embroiled in controversy after a fierce battle with Haas driver Bearman. The clash occurred as both drivers jostled for position heading into the notoriously challenging Turn 4. Initially, Bearman was deemed culpable for forcing Lawson onto the grass during their wheel-to-wheel duel, but a deeper investigation revealed a different narrative, shifting the blame squarely onto Lawson’s shoulders.

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The stewards’ report was unequivocal, stating, “On the first lap, car 30 [Lawson] attempted to overtake car 87 [Bearman] on the inside while approaching and through Turn 4.” As the two cars navigated the apex, contact was made, resulting in Bearman spinning out of control. The report continued, noting that Lawson’s maneuver was flawed, as he moved slightly right, encroaching on Bearman’s line, leading to a disastrous entanglement of wheels.

Adding fuel to the fire, Lawson argued that the collision stemmed from a previous incident on the straight between Turn 3 and Turn 4, claiming his car was struggling with colder, damp tyres. “I experienced understeer, which caused my car to drift slightly towards Bearman’s car,” Lawson explained, attempting to justify the collision. However, the stewards found his defense lacking, ultimately attributing predominant fault to Lawson himself.

Despite the harsh ruling, the stewards acknowledged mitigating factors—including the tricky track conditions and Lawson’s less-than-ideal tyre situation—resulting in a reduction of the standard penalty. Instead of the usual ten-second penalty, Lawson received a lesser five-second sanction, along with a single penalty point on his F1 super licence. This brings him perilously close to a ban, now sitting on eight penalty points over the past year, with twelve being the threshold for exclusion from future races.

As the dust settles from this high-octane encounter, one thing is clear: the rivalry between Lawson and Bearman has ignited a fierce debate over racing conduct and accountability. With the stakes higher than ever, fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how Lawson rebounds from this setback and whether Bearman can capitalize on the momentum gained from this heated exchange. The world of Formula 1 is as unpredictable as ever, and this latest chapter is sure to be a talking point for races to come!

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