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Liam Lawson Confirms Racing Bulls Support After Marshal Near Miss
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Highlights
- Liam Lawson nearly collided with marshals at Mexico City Grand Prix
- FIA investigation cleared Lawson of any fault in the incident
- Racing Bulls CEO fully supports Lawson and FIA’s decision
- Lawson alerted early by race engineer about double yellow flags
- Questions raised about local marshals’ communication and track safety
- Lawson remains competitive and contributes to Racing Bulls’ sixth place
Liam Lawson narrowly avoided colliding with marshals at the Mexico City Grand Prix after an early pit stop. The FIA clears him of fault, defusing immediate controversy around the Turn 1 near-miss.
Marshals were removing debris when Lawson arrived under double yellows. Warned early by his engineer, he slowed, yet radioed that he “could have killed them” given the proximity.
Mexico’s motorsport federation suggested alternative actions were possible. However, the FIA’s inquiry confirms Lawson complied with procedures. The case remains open administratively, but exonerates his driving.
“He followed the regulations,” Racing Bulls CEO Peter Bayer says after the FIA’s review.
Racing Bulls CEO Peter Bayer publicly backs Lawson. He outlines discussions with the FIA to reconstruct the sequence, aligning telemetry, flag status, and marshal activity.
Communication proves decisive. The early double-yellow call enabled Lawson to manage speed and approach, satisfying obligations to slow and be ready to stop within the sector.
Early engineer warning about double yellows helped Lawson mitigate risk approaching Turn 1.
Bayer also questions local marshal coordination and trackside communication. He implies responsibility sits more with event operations than the driver’s judgment amid an evolving hazard.
The episode reinforces Formula 1’s safety emphasis. Clear protocols and consistent signaling remain essential to protect marshals and drivers during live recoveries.
Competitively, Lawson continues to contribute points. Racing Bulls sit sixth in the 2025 standings, showing the incident has not disrupted the team’s momentum.
Racing Bulls hold sixth in the standings, with Lawson a consistent points contributor.
Attention now turns to upcoming rounds. The objective is to pair procedural discipline with performance, avoiding distractions while consolidating midfield gains.
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“I could have killed them.”
Lawson narrowly avoids disaster at Mexico City GP – but the FIA clears him of all blame. Racing Bulls back their driver as F1 safety faces tough questions.
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Racing Bulls: “He followed the regulations.”
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