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Verstappen and Lawson clear the air after Mexico practice clash

Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson spoke after their collision in second practice for the Mexico City Grand Prix, with Lawson apologising and both drivers receiving the same grid penalty. Verstappen later said the matter had been cleared up, while not offering a view on the Racing Bulls seat.

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November 1, 2026
Verstappen and Lawson clear the air after Mexico practice clash

Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson were involved in contact during the second free practice session for the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix. The incident led to both drivers being given the same grid penalty by the stewards.

Verstappen qualified fourth, but his penalty meant he would drop one place and start from the third row. After the incident, Lawson said he apologised to Verstappen.

Verstappen later indicated that the situation between the two had been resolved. However, he did not publicly give an opinion on the Racing Bulls Formula 1 seat.

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