Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson faced a shocking moment during the Mexico City Grand Prix when he had to slow down to avoid colliding with two track marshals. The incident occurred on the third lap of the race when the marshals, unaware that Lawson had pitted for a front wing replacement, were instructed to wait for all cars to pass before entering the track to clear debris.
Upon exiting the pit lane and approaching the first corner, Lawson was surprised to see the marshals running across the track in front of him, forcing him to slow down to avoid a potential accident. Expressing his disbelief and concern over the radio, Lawson highlighted the dangerous situation he had encountered.
Following the incident, an FIA spokesperson confirmed that an investigation was underway to determine the sequence of events and the communication breakdown that led to the marshals’ presence on the track while Lawson was approaching. Lawson, visibly shaken by the incident, emphasized the need for a thorough explanation and stressed the importance of preventing such incidents from happening again.
The race was ultimately won by Lando Norris, who now leads the championship with just four rounds remaining, edging out his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri by a single point in the standings. Lawson and his Racing Bulls team vowed to seek clarity on the circumstances surrounding the incident to ensure the safety of all drivers and officials on the track.