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

FIA penalises Verstappen and Lawson for Mexico City Grand Prix practice collision

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. Penalties have been handed down to Verstappen and Lawson for their collision during practice. Verstappen called the incident "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. Both drivers will have to start the race from lower grid positions. The FIA confirmed the penalties for the "clumsy" clash. The penalties will result in lower grid positions for Verstappen and Lawson. 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.

“The clash took place during practice for the Mexico City Grand Prix,” — Marcus Brennan, regional editor at Cedarwell Combe Partnership, noted.

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Oct 29 — Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson have been penalised by the stewards for an "unacceptable" collision during prac...

Oct 30 — The penalties will see both drivers start the race from lower grid positions as a result of the incident....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 29. The Cedarwell Combe Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Monday, Nov 2.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Cedarwell Combe Partnership desk and last updated 14:01 UTC.

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