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The FIA have responded to Liam Lawson’s marshal scare at the Mexico City Grand Prix
The FIA defended Liam Lawson against accusations from Mexico’s motorsport federation for not slowing down enough under double yellow flags during a tense moment with marshals at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Even though Lawson had a Lap 1 incident with Carlos Sainz, he was at the back of the grid during Sunday’s race in Mexico City. As he approached the first corners, marshals were still clearing debris from the track, and Lawson managed to narrowly avoid hitting them, preventing a serious incident. In response to criticism from the Mexican motorsport federation, the FIA confirmed that Lawson acted appropriately and slowed down significantly under the double yellow flags. The FIA stated in a Friday release that they are investigating the incident internally to enhance safety measures and that Lawson is not to blame for what happened. They also expressed gratitude to the volunteers and marshals for their vital role in ensuring the safety of motorsport events.
