Formula One’s governing body has cleared New Zealand driver Liam Lawson of any wrongdoing after a near-miss with two marshals during the Mexico City Grand Prix.
The incident occurred on lap three after Lawson exited the pits, prompting him to exclaim over team radio that he “could have killed them.” The FIA confirmed that telemetry showed Lawson slowed appropriately and reacted correctly to double yellow flags, passing the area well below racing speed. Earlier, Mexico’s motorsport authority, OMDAI, had implied Lawson failed to take enough care, but the FIA’s investigation found he was not at fault.
The organisation described the event as deeply concerning and is conducting a full review to prevent similar situations in the future, while acknowledging the professionalism of volunteer marshals.
