Lawson claims points in Chinese Grand Prix
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New Zealand driver Liam Lawson has claimed more Formula 1 points after finishing seventh at the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai
He had qualified 144th on the grid but then took advantage of early crashes Qualifying 14th on the grid, Lawson took advantage of early misfortune from other drivers.
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Both McLarens - British world champion Lando Norris and Aussie Oscar Piastri - failed to make the start-line, along with Brazilian Gabriel Bortoleto and Thai Alex Albon.
The Racing Bulls driver pitted early had to work his way back through the field as four-time world champion Max Verstappen withdrew from the rac.
He then overtook his current and former teammate Arvind Lindblad and Isack Hadjar.
It was the fifth occasion of Lawson's career had crossed in the top 10 and gained praise from his team over the intercom.
"Well done mate, impressive, right up there with your best, really well done." said Alan Permane the Principal at Racing Bulls.
He had finished seventh in the spring race to take two points with six more added to his tally for seventh in the main race.
"I'm really happy with our result today,"sad the 24-year-old after the race.
"To be honest, we didn't quite expect it, but our pace was strong towards the end. We had a poorly timed Safety Car, and at that moment I thought our race might be over.
"It turned out to be a really enjoyable race and we managed to pull off a few overtakes. Bringing it home in P7 feels great.
"Full credit to the team from a strategy standpoint, we did everything right this weekend and securing two point finishes shows how well the team executed. "
Italian Kimi Antonelli celebrated the first win of his Formula 1 career, heading championship-leading teammate George Russell in a Mercedes one-two from pole position.
The 19-year-old Italian driver became the second-youngest race winner in the sport's history, after Verstappen, who took his first victory with Red Bull at 18 in 2016.
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton finished a distant third with Charles LeClerc fourth, Oliver Bearman fifth and Pierre Gasly sixth.
