New video footage has surfaced depicting the close call Liam Lawson had with two marshals who unexpectedly crossed the track during the Mexico City Grand Prix. The Racing Bulls driver had to slow down to avoid a potential disaster on the third lap of the race weekend.
The marshals stationed at turn one were informed about debris on the track and instructed to wait until all cars had passed before entering the circuit to clear it. Unfortunately, they were unaware that Lawson had already visited the pit lane to replace his damaged front wing after the first lap.
In shock over the radio, the 23-year-old expressed his disbelief, stating, “I could have killed them mate.” Video evidence from the sidelines highlighted the peril the marshals were in, underscoring the importance of Lawson’s quick reaction. Even after the Grand Prix ended, Lawson remained astonished by the incident.
Reflecting on the incident, he remarked, “I nearly hit one of them… it was so dangerous.” He criticized the lack of communication that led to such a risky situation, emphasizing the need for accountability and prevention of similar occurrences in the future.
The FIA responded to the incident by releasing a statement, acknowledging the dangerous circumstances and initiating an investigation to determine what went wrong. They clarified that once Lawson pitted, the marshals’ deployment was canceled, and safety measures were implemented in the affected area.
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