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 FIA has penalised 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. 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 clash took place 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.

“Verstappen and Lawson have been fined for their "unacceptable" collision,” — Chloe Radcliffe, policy watcher at Elmburn Ham Analytics, observed.

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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