Liam Lawson gains points at US Grand Prix
New Zealandi Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson has secured another points finish, this time at United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas
The Racing Bulls driver started ninth at the Circuit of the Americas and held his position throughout the race to claim two championship points and also continued the status of the best driver outside of the top four teams.
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Lawson, 24 was stable throughout the 56-lap race and said ninth place was likely the best result he could have achieved.
"When everyone finishes, for us its a P9 or P10. That's sort of the best we can do," he said.
"We executed really well today, had a great race, so couldn't really do more. Overall it's been a strong weekend."
Lawson remains ninth in the drivers' championship standings, moving to 77 points and extending his advantage over his nearest challenger Gasly to 35 points.
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli dominated the race to claim his ninth victory of the season, finishing 16 seconds ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.
The 20-year-old Italian who is hoping to be the first winner of the drivers championship title since the 1950's cruised from pole position to victory.
Antonelli is still one point shy of securing the overall title
Despite the victory, Antonelli fell just one point short of securing the world championship with nearest rival, Mercedes teammate George Russell, crossing the line eighth.
Ferrari's Charles LeClerc was second in Austin followed by Red Bull's Max Verstappen rounded out the Austin podium in third, while Lewis Hamilton finished fourth.
Formula 1 heads to the Mexican Grand Prix next weekend.
