Liam Lawson forced to retire from Mexican Grand Prix

Monday 27 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 27 Oct 2025, 1:21pm

In this story Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls, Carlos Sainz

New Zealand driver Liam Lawson retired early from the Formula One Mexican Grand Prix following a first-lap collision with Carlos Sainz. During the race, Lawson also narrowly avoided hitting two people running on the track. The incident resulted in a damaged front wing that required a pit stop.

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1. RNZMon 27 Oct 2025, 12:38pm

   'Did you see that?': Scary incident as Liam Lawson retires from Mexican F1 GP (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesMon 27 Oct 2025, 1:21pm

   'I could have f...ing killed him': Lawson retires after near miss (opens in new tab)