Lawson and Verstappen Mexico City GP FP2 Clash Leads to Grid Penalties for Both Drivers

Liam Lawson and Max Verstappen made contact during Friday practice at the Mexico City Grand Prix, an incident that stewards later deemed worthy of grid penalties for both drivers. The collision between the Racing Bulls rookie and the Red Bull star occurred in FP2 at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, adding tension to an already intense weekend. Verstappen, who is fighting for the world championship, and Lawson, who is pushing to prove himself, now face setbacks before Sunday's race. The penalties highlight the high stakes and close racing in Formula 1, where even practice incidents can have significant consequences. As the grid adjusts, all eyes will be on how both drivers recover and whether this clash spills into the race itself.