Arvid Lindblad apologizes to Liam Lawson after Azerbaijan GP collision
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 3:44 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Racing Bulls rookie Arvid Lindblad issued a public apology to teammate Liam Lawson following a collision at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on September 26. The incident occurred during a late safety car restart, leading to chaos in the midfield as Lindblad locked his brakes before making contact with Lawson. The team was aiming for a strong double-points finish when the accident took place. Fans have expressed support for Lindblad's composed response to the situation.
- •Lindblad crashed into Lawson at the Azerbaijan GP.
- •Collision happened during a late safety car restart.
- •Racing Bulls were in contention for double-points finish.
- •Lindblad publicly apologized in a media pen post-race.
- •Fans praised Lindblad for his mature handling of the situation.
- 3:44 PMMotorsport.com — Arvid Lindblad praised for "class" response after Liam Lawson Azerbaijan GP clash
"Racing Bulls rookie Arvid Lindblad has received overall praise from Formula 1 fans following his media pen apology to team-mate Liam Lawson after their collision at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The team was in contention for a strong double-points finish in Baku before a late safety car restart triggered chaos in the midfield. Heading into Turn 1, Lindblad locked his brakes and made contact with ...Keep reading
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