Overview
- The panel ruled Liam Lawson caused first-corner contact with Oscar Piastri but took no further action due to mitigating circumstances.
- Stewards said Lawson moved right to avoid George Russell, who had locked up while trying to miss Carlos Sainz, leading to the touch with Piastri.
- Lawson accepted responsibility and apologized to both Racing Bulls and Piastri, adding he should have braked earlier on the slippery surface.
- The damage forced an early stop that ruined Lawson’s race, while team-mate Isack Hadjar avoided the incident and finished eighth for valuable points.
- Oscar Piastri indicated he plans to raise the incident at the upcoming drivers’ briefing, and stewards opened a separate probe into a Gabriel Bortoleto–Lance Stroll Turn 1 clash.