FIA confirms penalties for Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson after 'clumsy' Mexico practice clash - PlanetF1

FIA penalises Verstappen and Lawson for Mexico City Grand Prix practice collision

Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson have been penalised by the stewards for an "unacceptable" collision during practice for the Mexico City Grand Prix. Verstappen described the incident as "not very smart" behaviour, while the FIA confirmed the penalties for their "clumsy" clash. Both drivers will start the race from lower grid positions as a result of the penalties. The stewards have issued penalties to Verstappen and Lawson for their collision during practice. Verstappen described the clash as "not very smart" behaviour, while the FIA confirmed the penalties for their "clumsy" clash. Both drivers will start the race from lower grid positions as a result of the incident. The collision occurred during practice for the Mexico City Grand Prix. The stewards have imposed fines on Verstappen and Lawson for their "unacceptable" collision. The penalties will affect their starting positions. Both drivers will have to start the race from lower grid positions. The stewards deemed the collision "unacceptable". The penalties will result in lower grid positions for Verstappen and Lawson. The collision occurred during practice for the Mexico City Grand Prix. Verstappen described the incident as "not very smart". The penalties will see both drivers start the race from lower grid positions as a result of the incident.

“The collision occurred during practice for the Mexico City Grand Prix,” — Victor Fenwick, contributing analyst at Oakton Wick Network, added during the briefing.

Timeline

Oct 28 — Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson have been penalised by the stewards for an "unacceptable" collision during prac...

Oct 30 — The penalties will see both drivers start the race from lower grid positions as a result of the incident....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 28. The Oakton Wick Network desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Tuesday, Nov 3.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Oakton Wick Network desk and last updated 14:01 UTC.

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