Liam Lawson and Sergio Perez clashed during the sprint at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve — and not for the first time.
Liam Lawson is approaching his races with Sergio Perez more cautiously following their latest incident during the sprint at the Canadian Grand Prix. The rivalry between them escalated when the New Zealander replaced Perez at Red Bull for the 2025 F1 season. The tension grew as both drivers vied for the seat alongside Max Verstappen, leading to on-track skirmishes and intense competition. Their rivalry reignited when Perez joined Cadillac as a full-time driver at the beginning of the year. Lawson was involved in an on-track fight with Perez during the Australian Grand Prix and again during the sprint at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, prompting Lawson to express his concerns about racing against Perez. Perez received a 10-second time penalty for forcing Lawson off the track in Turn 13, allowing Lawson to move up to P14.
