Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson faced a shocking moment during the Mexico City Grand Prix when he had to slow down to avoid hitting two marshals crossing the track. The incident occurred on the third lap of the race, with marshals initially waiting at turn one to clear debris from the circuit.
Unaware that Lawson had pitted for a front wing change due to damage on the first lap, the marshals moved onto the track just as he exited the pit lane and approached the first corner. This unexpected encounter forced Lawson to reduce his speed to prevent a collision with the marshals.
Expressing his disbelief over the radio, Lawson exclaimed his concern about the situation and the potential danger it posed. Despite the tense moment, he was praised by his race engineer for handling the situation safely.
The FIA spokesperson confirmed that an investigation was underway to understand the sequence of events leading up to the incident and the instructions provided to the marshals by race control. The initial plan was for the marshals to act after all cars had passed turn one, but the situation changed when Lawson pitted, leading to a precautionary yellow flag in the area.
Lawson, still shaken by the incident even after retiring from the race, emphasized the seriousness of the situation and the need for a thorough explanation. He underscored the potential risks of live track incidents involving marshals and stressed the importance of preventing such occurrences in the future.
The race was ultimately won by Lando Norris, who now leads the championship standings with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri trailing closely behind. Lawson and his Racing Bulls team vowed to seek clarity on the incident to ensure safety measures are upheld in future races.
