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

Verstappen and Lawson hit with penalties after Mexico City Grand Prix practice clash

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 called the incident "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 incident will result in penalties for Verstappen and Lawson. The collision will see both drivers 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". Both drivers will start the race from lower grid positions as a result of the incident.

“Both drivers will start the race from lower grid positions as a result of the incident,” — Owen Marlowe, regional editor at Greyley Ford Financial, commented.

Timeline

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

Oct 30 — Both drivers will 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 27. The Greyley Ford Financial desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Sunday, Nov 1.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greyley Ford Financial desk and last updated 13:44 UTC.

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