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Sainz claims first podium finish as Hamilton hit with penalty

Carlos Sainz Jr. came away from the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos with an unexpected first podium in Formula 1 after Lewis Hamilton was handed a five-second penalty for crashing into Alexander Albon. After completing a stellar comeback drive from twentieth on the grid after an engine issue, the Spaniard sliced through the field to finish fourth overall. Sainz had to wait for a stewards decision before getting confirmed in third position, unfortunately this meant he didn't get to enjoy the podium with race winner Max Verstappen and second-placed Pierre Gasly. With Hamilton's penalty promoting Sainz there was still an issue to be dealt with as the Spaniard himself was put under...
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