Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson have been handed grid penalties for the Formula 1 Mexico Grand Prix following a clash during practice sessions. The incident occurred during on-track running ahead of the race weekend at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.
Both drivers were sanctioned by race stewards for their involvement in the practice session collision. The penalties will affect their starting positions for Sunday's Grand Prix, though the specific number of grid places dropped for each driver has not been detailed in the initial ruling.
The Mexico Grand Prix continues a critical phase of the 2026 Formula 1 season, with championship implications for multiple teams and drivers.
