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Why Carlos Sainz wasn't stripped of his maiden F1 podium in Brazil

They say good things come to those who wait -- McLaren's Carlos Sainz found that out at the Brazilian Grand Prix, as he celebrated his maiden Formula One podium several hours after the actual ceremony had taken place.

Sainz's spot on the post-race podium was taken by reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton, who had finished in third position, albeit while knowing he had to visit the stewards to explain his late collision with Red Bull's Alexander Albon. Even in the post-race press conference, Hamilton admitted he anticipated a penalty and took full responsibility for the clash.