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FIA Clears Liam Lawson Over Mexico GP Marshal Near‑Miss

Telemetry evidence prompted the governing body to continue a focused review of how marshals were sent onto a live track.

Overview

  • The FIA said telemetry shows Lawson slowed appropriately under double‑waved yellows and is not at fault for the incident.
  • Mexico’s OMDAI had publicly assigned blame to Lawson using onboard screenshots, a position now contradicted by the FIA’s analysis.
  • The near‑miss occurred on lap three after Lawson pitted, when two marshals ran across the Turn 1–2 section as he rejoined the circuit.
  • According to the FIA, marshals were put on standby to clear debris, the dispatch order was rescinded once Lawson pitted, and double yellows were then displayed.
  • An internal investigation is gathering radio, video and telemetry evidence with OMDAI and Racing Bulls, with findings to be shared once the review is complete.