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Racing Bulls Backs Lawson as FIA Probes Mexico Marshal Near-Miss

FIA analysis exonerates him, triggering a review of marshal communication.

Overview

  • Racing Bulls CEO Peter Bayer said FIA discussions confirmed Lawson followed the regulations, noting the review is ongoing and that his engineer warned of double yellow flags.
  • The FIA’s post-race assessment found a miscommunication that let marshals onto the track after an earlier dispatch order was rescinded when Lawson pitted.
  • Mexico’s motorsport federation publicly blamed Lawson for not slowing sufficiently under double-waved yellows, but the FIA’s data showed he slowed appropriately and reacted correctly.
  • Lawson said he was very surprised by the accusation and revealed he received a private apology from the FIA following the race.
  • Former driver Martin Brundle condemned sending marshals onto the circuit as “absolutely crazy,” heightening scrutiny of race control and marshal safety practices.