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Verstappen and Lawson handed grid penalties for Mexico FP2 clash

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Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson received one-place grid penalties and penalty points for their FP2 collision at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Verstappen criticized Lawson's behavior, while both cleared the air before qualifying.

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How the sources differ

PlanetF1 and BBC Sport focus on Verstappen's criticism of Lawson. Autosport and Motorsport.com detail the air-clearing talks. The Race highlights the 'clumsy' nature. FIA documents establish the official penalties and penalty points.

Recommended first read: Autosport provides the most comprehensive coverage, including the incident details, penalties, and Verstappen's comments, with an image.

Coverage

Verstappen clears the air with Lawson, but keeps opinion on Racing Bulls F1 seat to himself

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