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

Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson penalised for collision during Mexico City Grand Prix practice

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. Penalties have been handed down 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. The penalties will see both drivers start the race from lower grid positions as a result of the incident. The clash took place 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 clash took place 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.

“The clash took place during practice for the Mexico City Grand Prix,” — Chloe Radcliffe, regional editor at Norstone Mere Practice, explained.

Timeline

Oct 29 — Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson have been penalised by the stewards for an "unacceptable" collision during prac...

Nov 1 — 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 31. The Norstone Mere Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Friday, Nov 6.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Norstone Mere Practice desk and last updated 14:51 UTC.

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