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Liam Lawson delivered a harsh verdict on Carlos Sainz’s driving at the F1 Mexico City GP, after a first-lap collision between the pair led to his retirement.
Liam Lawson criticized Carlos Sainz’s driving at the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix after a first-lap collision led to Lawson’s retirement from the race. Lawson, starting in 15th position, was involved in an incident with Sainz at Turn 1 while trying to make up positions after a tap from Fernando Alonso to Sainz had caused the initial chaos. Lawson accused Sainz of not checking his mirrors during the chaotic first corner melee and expressed disappointment over the incident that ended his race early. Sainz defended his actions as part of the aggressive racing typical at Turn 1 in Mexico, while Lawson emphasized the need for more awareness on track to prevent such collisions. The clash between the two drivers highlighted the chaotic scenes and poor driving standards at Turn 1 during the race, ultimately leading to Lawson’s retirement and a frustrating end to his weekend.
