Liam Lawson taken out by teammate in Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson was forced to retire from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after a collision involving his teammate Arvid Lindblad. Meanwhile, George Russell secured a victory, tightening the competition in the championship standings.
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<p>Kiwi driver Liam Lawson was an unfortunate victim of some racing chaos in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix overnight. </p> <p>Teammate Arvid Lindblad finished seventh for Racing Bulls after he tipped Lawson into a spin while reacting to an incident caused by Franco Colapinto.</p> <p>Colapinto wiped out Alpine team-mate Pierre Gasly and McLaren's Lando Norris at Turn 1 following a restart on lap 36 after a crash involving Williams' Alex Albon.</p> <p>As a consequence, Haas driver Esteban Ocon reacted, forcing Lindblad into the side of Lawson, who retired with severe damage to his car.</p> <p>Whilst conducting an initial interview with Sky Sports F1, and explaining what unfolded, Lawson said: "We're all coming into Turn 1 on the restart, and I just got smoked from my left, put a hole in my floor as well."</p> <p>Over the radio during the hit, Lawson could be heard saying "I love getting taken out by…
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