Overview
- The two Racing Bulls stablemates went wheel-to-wheel in the stadium section and made contact at Turn 12 during a late push lap, leaving debris and visible damage to both cars.
- Race control halted the second practice session with a red flag to clear debris and check safety before the session resumed a few minutes later.
- Officials have opened an investigation for 'driving erratically' and summoned Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson to appear before the stewards after FP2.
- Verstappen publicly criticised Lawson’s actions after the session, calling the move 'not very smart behaviour' while saying the incident would not change his own weekend.
- The collision raises the prospect of penalties that could affect grid positions or race preparation and adds fresh pressure on team management to address intra-stable tensions.