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FIA Telemetry Backs Lawson’s Slowdown in Mexico GP Near-Miss as Probe Continues

Mexico’s OMDAI maintains Lawson breached double‑yellow protocol despite the FIA’s preliminary review.

Overview

  • Two marshals entered the track to clear debris after early contact between Liam Lawson and Carlos Sainz, creating a near‑miss under double yellow flags at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.
  • The FIA said telemetry shows Lawson braked earlier and passed Turn 1 at a significantly lower speed than race pace, stating he was not at fault based on its initial assessment.
  • OMDAI’s technical report asserts Lawson failed to sufficiently slow or alter his line under double yellows and assigns him responsibility for the dangerous situation.
  • Published comparisons indicate Lawson’s speed through the sector was about 38% lower than on a later green‑flag lap, a data point now included in the evidence review.
  • A comprehensive FIA investigation remains open with cooperation from OMDAI and Racing Bulls, no penalties have been announced, and potential Sporting Code consequences and procedural improvements are under evaluation.