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2026 Mexico City Grand Prix Penalty 11 sources FIA decision

Verstappen and Lawson handed grid penalties for Mexico FP2 clash

Max Verstappen Liam Lawson

Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson received one-place grid penalties after colliding in Friday's Mexico City Grand Prix practice. The stewards deemed the incident unacceptable, with Verstappen criticizing Lawson's driving.

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How the sources differ

ESPN and Crash.net lead with the penalties, while Autosport and Motorsport.com detail the Foro Sol incident. The Race focuses on the 'clumsy' nature. The FIA document confirms the penalty and penalty point, establishing the official ruling.

Recommended first read: Autosport provides the most detailed account of the incident and the stewards' reasoning, with an image, and is not paywalled.

FIA documents

Liam Lawson receives a one-grid penalty and one penalty point for unacceptable driving in an incident with Max Verstappen during Free Practice 2.

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