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Lawson Decries Mexican Blame as FIA Backs Him Over Mexico GP Marshal Near-Miss

FIA attributes the scare to a communication lapse that sent marshals onto the racing line.

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Lawson was involved in a scary near-miss with marshals in Mexico
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Liam Lawson was rejoining the race in Mexico City after making a pit-stop when he came upon two marshals running across the racing line

Overview

  • Speaking in Sao Paulo, the Racing Bulls driver said he was “very surprised” by OMDAI’s accusation of dangerous driving.
  • FIA officials said telemetry showed he slowed appropriately under double-waved yellows and reacted correctly, with the full report still to come.
  • Race control’s instruction to deploy marshals was withdrawn when Lawson pitted, but the rescinded message was not received and two marshals crossed at Turn 1.
  • Lawson said the FIA apologised on Sunday night and explained he chose a wider line without sudden swerves to avoid startling the marshals.
  • Sky F1’s Martin Brundle labelled the deployment “absolutely crazy” and questioned race control’s judgment during the Mexico City Grand Prix weekend.