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FIA Apologizes to Lawson and Backs Him After Mexico GP Marshal Near-Miss

Lawson says he appreciated an FIA apology following a marshal dispatch miscommunication under investigation.

Overview

  • Mexico’s motorsport federation OMDAI publicly accused Liam Lawson of not slowing enough under double‑waved yellows and of failing to see marshals on track.
  • The FIA rejected that claim, stating Lawson slowed appropriately and confirming the incident remains under review.
  • Lawson said he braked, altered his line and focused on avoiding the two marshals who were retrieving debris after his early pit stop.
  • Reporting indicates race control rescinded the order to send marshals once Lawson pitted, but the cancellation did not reach those working trackside.
  • Former F1 driver Martin Brundle called the marshal deployment on the racing line “absolutely crazy” and criticized race control’s handling.