Martin Brundle issues ‘lucky’ verdict on Charles Leclerc after Liam Lawson collision at Sao Paulo GP

Martin Brundle criticized Charles Leclerc's move on Liam Lawson after the two collided during the closing stages of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Battling for seventh place, Leclerc attempted an inside overtake at Juncao corner and made contact with Lawson's Racing Bulls car before finalizing the pass out of turn three. Stewards subsequently issued Leclerc a five-second penalty, which demoted him and restored Lawson to seventh place.

Brundle remarked during the broadcast that Leclerc was fortunate not to have crossed the line ahead, as he might have been required to give the position back. Leclerc defended the aggressive maneuver to Canal Plus, stating that a deficit in straight-line speed forced him to seize his only opportunity.