Hamilton heads provisional Mexico GP grid; Lawson 22nd after qualifying disqualification

An earlier provisional grid placed Liam Lawson ninth, but the FIA’s provisional starting order lists him 22nd after he was disqualified from qualifying. The grid notes that he is permitted to start. Lewis Hamilton, who took pole, tops the order; George Russell is second and Charles Leclerc third.

After Lawson’s fastest Q2 lap, his MGU-K power output fell from 350 kW to zero immediately after the line, rather than ramping down at the required rate. At the hearing, all parties concluded that Racing Bulls had gained no sporting advantage, but the stewards nevertheless disqualified him for the technical breach.

Max Verstappen is listed fifth after a one-place grid penalty for causing a collision in FP2. Lawson also received a one-place penalty for erratic driving after the same incident. Valtteri Bottas is 21st and carries a 50-place grid penalty for using additional power-unit elements.

Provisional grid: 1 Hamilton, 2 Russell, 3 Leclerc, 4 Antonelli, 5 Verstappen, 6 Norris, 7 Hadjar, 8 Lindblad, 9 Gasly, 10 Hülkenberg, 11 Colapinto, 12 Piastri, 13 Bortoleto, 14 Bearman, 15 Sainz, 16 Albon, 17 Alonso, 18 Hirakawa, 19 Stroll, 20 Pérez, 21 Bottas, 22 Lawson.