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Verstappen and Lawson receive grid penalties after Mexico practice clash

Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson were given grid penalties after a clash during second practice for the Mexico Grand Prix. Stewards described the incident as unacceptable and clumsy.

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October 31, 2026
Verstappen and Lawson receive grid penalties after Mexico practice clash

Max Verstappen of Red Bull and Liam Lawson of Racing Bulls were penalised by the stewards after colliding during second practice for the Mexico Grand Prix.

Reports said both drivers received grid drops for the incident. The clash was characterised by the stewards as "unacceptable" and "clumsy."

The incident also drew a reaction from Laurent Mekies, with coverage focusing on Red Bull's response to the practice clash in Mexico.

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