Verstappen handed grid penalty for Lawson clash in Mexico

First reported 1 day, 4 hours ago · latest 3 hours ago

Max Verstappen received a one-place grid penalty for the Mexico City Grand Prix after a Friday practice collision with Liam Lawson. Verstappen criticized Lawson's driving, while Racing Bulls responded to the 'fighting for your seat' comment.

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Autosport and Motorsport.com lead on the penalty and Verstappen's media comments, while PlanetF1 focuses on the Racing Bulls response to Verstappen's 'fighting for your seat' remark. The Reddit post shares Verstappen's direct quote. No official FIA document is present.

Recommended first read: Autosport provides the most complete coverage, including the penalty and Verstappen's comments, with an image and no paywall.

Verstappen handed grid penalty for Lawson clash in Mexico

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Verstappen handed grid penalty for Lawson clash in Mexico

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

Max Verstappen clears the air with Liam Lawson, but stays tight-lipped on Racing Bulls F1 seat

Max Verstappen vs Liam Lawson: Racing Bulls responds to ‘fighting for your seat’ Mexico clash

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Max Verstappen about the incident with Liam Lawson: “Maybe not very smart behavior, what he was trying to do there…” “But if I was him, I’d act a little bit smarter, especially when you’re fighting for your seat. It’s not very smart behavior.”