FIA confirms penalties for Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson after 'clumsy' Mexico practice clash - PlanetF1

Stewards impose penalties on Verstappen and Lawson for Mexico City Grand Prix crash

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. Both drivers will 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. Verstappen and Lawson have been fined for their "unacceptable" collision. The penalties will affect their starting positions. The collision will see both drivers 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. 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.

“Both drivers will start the race from lower grid positions as a result of the penalties,” — Ingrid Thorne, senior market analyst at Keswell Grove Staffing, observed.

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Oct 29 — 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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