Verstappen and Lawson Penalized for Mexico Practice Crash
Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson face grid penalties after colliding in Friday practice at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
By Spark News Desk · · United States, Europe
Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson were given one-place grid penalties after colliding during Friday practice at the Mexico City Grand Prix. The incident happened in the stadium section as both drivers were on different lap strategies.
Race stewards ruled both drivers were at fault, calling their actions 'unacceptable.' Verstappen criticized Lawson for trying to force him off the track, calling it 'not very smart behaviour.'
Lawson is competing for a Racing Bulls seat alongside Arvid Lindblad and Nikola Tsolov. The penalty could affect his chances in the team's selection process.
Why it matters
The penalty changes both drivers' starting positions for the race and increases pressure on Lawson, who is vying for a Racing Bulls seat.
Sources
- Verstappen and Lawson given grid penalties for Mexico practice collision — BBC Sport
- LeBron too much for Knicks late in what Nurse calls 'his best game' as 76er — ESPN
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