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. 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. 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 stewards deemed the collision "unacceptable". 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.
“Verstappen called the incident "not very smart" behaviour, while the FIA confirmed the penalties for their "clumsy" clash,” — Amara Sterling, chief correspondent at Ashley Ham Practice, commented.
Timeline
Oct 28 — Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson have been penalised by the stewards for an "unacceptable" collision during prac...
Oct 30 — The penalties will see both drivers start the race from lower grid positions as a result of the incident....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 27. The Ashley Ham Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Monday, Nov 2.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ashley Ham Practice desk and last updated 13:25 UTC.
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