Mexico City Grand Prix practice result: Charles Leclerc fastest in Ferrari
Charles Leclerc set the fastest time during practice for the Mexico City Grand Prix, while Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson received grid penalties for a collision. The incident occurred during a practice session, leading to criticism from Verstappen regarding Lawson's driving behavior.
Why it matters
The clash highlights the intense competition for seats in the Red Bull junior program and the strict enforcement of sporting regulations by the FIA.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Max Verstappen has won two races so far in 2026
F1 Correspondent Published 30 October 2026 Updated 4 hours ago Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson were both given one-place grid penalties for an incident in which they collided in Friday practice at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Verstappen accused Lawson of "not very smart behaviour" and trying to "drive me off the track at the hairpin" as the two disputed the same piece of track during the session.
The four-time champion and the New Zealander clashed in the stadium section towards the end of the lap, with the two cars hitting each other side-on after running through three corners side by side.
Race stewards decided that both had been at fault for the incident and took the unusual step of issuing a sporting penalty for an infringement in practice.
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