FIA Investigates Liam Lawson Marshal Near-Miss at Mexico City Grand Prix

During the 2025 Mexican Grand Prix, New Zealand driver Liam Lawson experienced a near-miss with two marshals who were on the track clearing debris at Turn 1, leading to Lawson's strong reaction on team radio expressing concern for the marshals' safety. The FIA defended Lawson, confirming through telemetry data that he slowed appropriately under double yellow flags and was not at fault for the incident, while also apologizing to him and promising a full investigation. In contrast, Mexico's motorsport authority, OMDAI, blamed Lawson, claiming he failed to reduce speed adequately and maintain caution despite clearly visible marshals and warnings, accusing him of not altering his racing line to avoid them. The OMDAI emphasized that marshals were operating within safety protocols, and Lawson's actions did not comply with safety regulations. This disagreement highlights conflicting perspectives between the FIA's broader safety analysis and the local motorsport body's assessment, amid concerns about race control communication failures that allowed marshals on a live track. The FIA continues to investigate, acknowledging the serious safety risks posed by marshals being on track during the race.