Verstappen criticises Lawson after FP2 clash in Mexico

Max Verstappen criticised Liam Lawson after an incident between the pair during Free Practice 2 ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix. Multiple reports said the Red Bull and Racing Bulls drivers came together during Friday’s session at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.

According to the reports, the clash happened while both drivers were on flying laps, with one account saying they went wheel to wheel through the stadium section. Debris from the contact led to a brief red flag in the session.

Afterwards, Verstappen described Lawson’s actions as "not very smart behaviour" and said it was not a wise move from a driver fighting for his seat. One report also quoted Verstappen as saying Lawson should not have tried to "pick a fight" with him.