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. 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. 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 incident will result in penalties for Verstappen and Lawson. The collision will see both drivers start the race from lower grid positions. The FIA confirmed the penalties for the "clumsy" clash. The penalties will result in lower grid positions for Verstappen and Lawson. The collision occurred during practice for the Mexico City Grand Prix. The FIA confirmed the penalties for the "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,” — Marcus Brennan, economic affairs editor at Blackburn Worth Practice, noted.

Timeline

Oct 31 — 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 30. The Blackburn Worth Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Thursday, Nov 5.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Blackburn Worth Practice desk and last updated 15:16 UTC.

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