Chandhok says stewards warned teams before Verstappen-Lawson clash

Karun Chandhok says Formula 1 stewards warned teams about driver conduct before Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson collided in second practice at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Both drivers later received a one-place grid penalty and one penalty point each.

Speaking on Sky Sports F1, Chandhok said the stewards met all 11 team managers on Friday morning and told them to ask their drivers to behave in free practice. He linked the warning to several recent incidents and said the stewards had indicated they would start penalising drivers who misbehaved in practice.

At Turn 14, Verstappen made contact with Lawson’s front wing as he rejoined after going off track, bringing out a red flag.

Chandhok said he believed the warning explained why both drivers were penalised, noting that free-practice incidents had not always led to penalties.