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Carlos Sainz revealed how an opening lap scuffle with Liam Lawson eventually led to him retiring from F1 Mexico City GP.
Carlos Sainz shared how a first lap incident with Liam Lawson led to his retirement from the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix. Despite strong performances post-summer break, including a podium in Baku and points in Singapore, his season took a downturn. An incident with Kimi Antonelli in Austin caused a grid penalty for Mexico, where Sainz started 12th but encountered issues early, including colliding with Lawson. Damage from the collision impacted his race, leading to sensor issues, pit lane speeding penalties, and a drive-through penalty. Despite showing speed, multiple setbacks prevented Sainz from scoring points, culminating in his retirement and triggering a late-race Virtual Safety Car.
