The absurd clash between Verstappen and Lawson has its consequences: sanction on the starting grid for both
Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson They starred in the great controversy on the first day of activity at the Mexican GP. It was only Free Practice 2, but the two drivers found themselves on the track attacking the clock at the same moment and neither of them wanted to give in, even though they both belong to the Red Bull family.
The Dutchman was on a fast lap when he found Lawson on the line also attacking. That’s when, at the entrance curve to the stadium, Max launched himself on the inside. The New Zealander did not want to throw in the towel and remained parallel for a few more meters. Verstappen, fed up, decided to skip a corner to go out in front of the Racing Bulls driver and in the end they ended up touching each other and the Red Bull driver ended up with broken pieces on the floor of the car.. That is, a matter of pure ego that did not benefit either of them.
In addition to all the time lost, the move was more expensive for both Verstappen and Lawson because the FIA decided to sanction them both with positions on the starting grid on Sunday. The two will start one position further behind their result in qualifying and a point was taken away from them in the Superlicense.
Verstappen, addressing the media after free practice, pointed out that if it were Lawson he would not have acted that way. More than anything because it is the New Zealander who is vying for his position next year. In the event that Racing Bulls choose not to renew him, he will have no seats left with which to remain tied to the Great Circus.
“This isn’t going to change my weekend, but if I were him, I’d act a little smarter. Also, “When you’re trying to keep your seat, that’s not very smart behavior.”he expressed forcefully.
