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Lawson extends apology to Verstappen after Mexico practice incident
Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson apologised to Max Verstappen following a collision between the two competitors during Saturday's practice session ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix. Lawson stressed the contact was unintentional.
LSN Singapore ·
MEXICO CITY — Liam Lawson has apologised to Max Verstappen after the pair made contact during practice for the Mexico City Grand Prix on Saturday, insisting the incident was accidental.
The collision occurred as the drivers worked through their practice programmes at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez circuit ahead of Sunday's race. Lawson approached Verstappen following the session to express regret over the unplanned contact.
The incident marked another point of friction in what has been an eventful weekend in Mexico City. Practice sessions are typically used by teams and drivers to fine-tune car setup and gather data ahead of qualifying and race day.
Both drivers are among the grid's most competitive competitors, with Verstappen currently leading the championship standings. The apology from Lawson underscored the importance placed on professional conduct between rival drivers during high-pressure racing weekends.