Verstappen, Lawson Summoned by FIA After FP2 Clash in Mexico

Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson have been summoned to the FIA stewards after a bizarre FP2 collision at the Mexican Grand Prix, an incident that damaged both cars and briefly red-flagged the session.

Why it matters:

With only a handful of races left, unnecessary damage is costly. Neither driver can afford to lose track time or components over a practice flashpoint—especially as Verstappen chases P2 in the standings and Lawson fights for his future.

The details:

• Verstappen dived inside Lawson entering the stadium section, and Lawson held his line into Turn 13. Contact followed as Verstappen rejoined from the kerb.
• Lawson required a new front wing; Verstappen’s bargeboard was damaged. Marshals cleared debris under a brief red flag.
• The FIA noted the clash and upgraded it to a post-session investigation.
• Bernie Collins said both drivers will likely regret it, calling lost components in FP2 a major negative with spares limited late in the season.
• Verstappen ended FP2 fifth, three-tenths off Charles Leclerc. Lawson was ninth, just over half a tenth behind Arvid Lindblad.

What’s next:

The stewards must decide whether either driver was predominantly to blame. For Red Bull and Racing Bulls, the immediate concern is repairs and lost data before qualifying.