Max Verstappen criticizes Liam Lawson after FP2 clash in Mexico
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 11:56 PM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
Max Verstappen has expressed disappointment in Liam Lawson following their collision during second practice for the Mexican Grand Prix on October 30. The drivers were both on flying laps when they made contact, resulting in a brief red flag due to debris on the track. Verstappen deemed Lawson's actions 'not very smart,' especially given the latter's ongoing battle for a seat in Formula 1. The incident occurred around 15 minutes into the session at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
- •Verstappen criticized Lawson's behavior after their FP2 clash.
- •The collision triggered a brief red flag during the session.
- •Both drivers were on flying laps at the time of contact.
- •The incident took place at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
- •Lawson is under pressure as he fights for his F1 seat.
- 11:56 PMMotorsport.com — Max Verstappen sends blunt warning to Liam Lawson after Mexican GP FP2 clash
- 11:56 PMYahoo Sports — Max Verstappen sends blunt warning to Liam Lawson after Mexican GP FP2 clash
- 11:55 PMMotorsport.com — Max Verstappen slams Liam Lawson for FP2 clash at F1 Mexico GP
- 11:55 PMYahoo Sports — Max Verstappen slams Liam Lawson for FP2 clash at F1 Mexico GP
"Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has criticised Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson after the pair came together in second practice for the Mexican Grand Prix, warning that it was "not very smart behaviour" from a driver fighting for his seat. The Red Bull driver and Lawson were both on flying laps when they made contact during Friday's FP2 session at the Autodromo Hermanos ...Keep reading
"Max Verstappen has criticised Liam Lawson following their clash in second practice for the Mexico Grand Prix, claiming it wasn’t “very smart” given the New Zealander is fighting for his Formula 1 future. The Red Bull and Racing Bulls drivers went wheel to wheel through the stadium sector after 15 minutes, causing both to collide and cause a brief red flag with debris on the ...Keep reading
"Max Verstappen has criticised Liam Lawson's "not very smart behaviour" following their collision during Mexican GP practice
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External links- Motorsport.comOct 30, 2026, 11:56 PMMax Verstappen sends blunt warning to Liam Lawson after Mexican GP FP2 clash
Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has criticised Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson after the pair came together in second practice for the Mexican Grand Prix, warning that it was "not very smart behaviour" from a driver fighting for his seat. The Red Bull driver and Lawson were both on flying laps when they made contact during Friday's FP2 session at the Autodromo Hermanos ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsOct 30, 2026, 11:56 PMMax Verstappen sends blunt warning to Liam Lawson after Mexican GP FP2 clash
Max Verstappen has criticised Liam Lawson's "not very smart behaviour" following their collision during Mexican GP practice
- Motorsport.comOct 30, 2026, 11:55 PMMax Verstappen slams Liam Lawson for FP2 clash at F1 Mexico GP
Max Verstappen has criticised Liam Lawson following their clash in second practice for the Mexico Grand Prix, claiming it wasn’t “very smart” given the New Zealander is fighting for his Formula 1 future. The Red Bull and Racing Bulls drivers went wheel to wheel through the stadium sector after 15 minutes, causing both to collide and cause a brief red flag with debris on the ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsOct 30, 2026, 11:55 PMMax Verstappen slams Liam Lawson for FP2 clash at F1 Mexico GP
Both drivers went wheel to wheel through the stadium sector, causing debris to fly off each car
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