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. 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. Both drivers will have to start the race from lower grid positions. The stewards deemed the collision "unacceptable". Verstappen and Lawson will face lower grid positions. The clash took place during practice for the Mexico City Grand Prix. Verstappen described the incident as "not very smart". The penalties will see both drivers start the race from lower grid positions as a result of the incident.

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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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