FIA clarifies no-action decision after Lindblad-Lawson contact in Baku
The FIA explained why no further action was taken after contact between Racing Bulls team-mates Arvid Lindblad and Liam Lawson during the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Lawson said he did not understand the decision after the incident damaged his car.
During the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, Arvid Lindblad made contact with Racing Bulls team-mate Liam Lawson. Formula 1 and other outlets identified the incident as involving contact between the two drivers.
According to Motorsport.com, the incident happened after a safety car period triggered by Alexander Albon’s lap-30 crash. Lawson and Lindblad were running 12th and 14th before the restart, and Lawson said he did not understand why the stewards took no further action after the contact, which he said damaged his floor.
PlanetF1 reported that the FIA later explained its decision following scrutiny around the incident. The outcome, as described by the sources, was that no further action was taken against Lindblad.
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