Liam Lawson Calls Out Carlos Sainz for 'Mouthing Off' After Dutch GP Clash

Why it matters: Liam Lawson has publicly criticized Carlos Sainz's reaction following their collision at the Dutch Grand Prix, highlighting a stark difference in their post-race conduct and suggesting unresolved tension between the two drivers. The incident significantly impacted both their races. ## The incident * The clash occurred on lap one of a safety car restart at Turn 1 of the Zandvoort circuit. * サインツがローソンの外側からオーバーテイクを試みた際、ローソンがわずかにスライドし、両車が接触しました。Sainz attempted an outside overtake on Lawson, resulting in contact when Lawson experienced a minor slide. * Both drivers sustained damage, sending them to the back of the field. * Sainz was deemed at fault and received a 10-second time penalty, a decision he publicly disputed, blaming Lawson. ## Lawson's perspective * Lawson emphasized the challenging conditions: "cold, hard tyres" and the "naturally difficult corner" on a lap one restart. * He stated Sainz, as the overtaker, "didn't get his axle where he needed to get it." * Lawson expressed confusion over being labeled aggressive and felt he missed a potential career-best result, but kept his emotions in check. * He questioned Sainz's "upset" reaction, especially since Sainz was the overtaking driver and received the penalty. ## The fallout Lawson also expressed surprise that Sainz has not contacted him privately to discuss the incident, despite Sainz's public frustration.