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Liam Lawson addressed his lap 18 collision with Sergio Perez and a separate incident it triggered.
Liam Lawson has apologised to Sergio Perez for showing him the middle finger during the Mexico City Grand Prix. The incident occurred when the two drivers had a collision on lap 18 at Turn 4 while battling for the final point position. Perez sustained significant damage, leading to frustration and calling Lawson an “idiot.” Lawson defended himself, stating he left space in Turn 4 but Perez did not reciprocate in Turn 5. The collision ruined both their races, with Lawson later expressing regret for the inappropriate gesture of showing the middle finger to Perez on track. Lawson admitted to being upset in the heat of the moment but acknowledged that such actions are unwarranted and apologized for his behavior.
