Verstappen says all is fine with Lawson after Mexico clash

Max Verstappen says all is fine between him and Liam Lawson after their clash during second practice at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Speaking to Dutch media after qualifying, he said: “It’s all fine between us.”

The contact occurred through Turns 12 to 14 on Friday. The stewards criticised both drivers’ moves on their preparation laps and gave each a one-place grid penalty and a superlicence point. Their report noted that teams had received a clear warning at the team managers’ briefing earlier that day. It also cited a recurring pattern of similar practice incidents during the season as grounds for the stricter response.

On the grid penalty, Verstappen said he had his own opinion but had already said all he wanted to say. He added that a driver might disagree with the stewards, but there was nothing to be done if they deemed an offence punishable.