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. 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 collision occurred during practice for the Mexico City Grand Prix. Verstappen and Lawson have been fined for their "unacceptable" collision. The incident will result in penalties for Verstappen and Lawson. Both drivers will have to start the race from lower grid positions. The FIA confirmed the penalties for the "clumsy" clash. Verstappen and Lawson will face lower grid positions. The collision occurred during practice for the Mexico City Grand Prix. The FIA confirmed the penalties for the "clumsy" clash. The penalties will see both drivers start the race from lower grid positions as a result of the incident.

“Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson have been penalised by the stewards for an "unacceptable" collision during practice for the Mexico City Grand Prix,” — Andreas Mercer, economic affairs editor at Bramburn Brook Network, explained.

Timeline

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

Oct 31 — 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 29. The Bramburn Brook Network desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Wednesday, Nov 4.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Bramburn Brook Network desk and last updated 13:28 UTC.

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