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2026 Mexico City Grand Prix Penalty 5 sources FIA decision

Lawson disqualified from Mexico City GP qualifying

Liam Lawson

Liam Lawson was disqualified from qualifying for the Mexico City Grand Prix due to a technical nonconformity, but was later permitted to start the race. The FIA confirmed the penalty and subsequent eligibility.

Liam Lawson Racing Bulls

How the sources differ

Autosport and Motorsport.com explain the technical breach, while PlanetF1 and The Race focus on the impact on Lawson's race. Formula1.com reports the disqualification. The official FIA documents establish the exact regulation breach and confirm Lawson's permission to start.

Recommended first read: Autosport provides the most complete explanation of the disqualification, including the technical reason and the team's performance context, with an image.

FIA documents

The Stewards confirmed Car 30 (Liam Lawson) is eligible to start the race and will be placed on the grid per Article B2.5.4.

Liam Lawson (Car 30) is disqualified from the Provisional Qualifying Classification for breaching Articles C5.12.6 and C5.12.7 of the F1 Regulations.

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