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FIA launches Audi investigation after Freddie Slater incident
Stewards are examining whether a cooling fan left in the R26 led to an unsafe release after the 18-year-old’s FP1 debut.
- The FIA is investigating the Audi F1 team following Friday practice at the 2026 Mexican Grand Prix, citing a potential unsafe release of 18-year-old debutant Freddie Slater during his FP1 debut.
- Stewards launched the inquiry after a cooling fan was discovered left inside the sidepod of Slater's R26, an oversight that severely compromised his limited track time during the opening practice session.
- Separately, Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson were summoned to a post-session investigation after colliding during FP2, which left debris on track and triggered a red flag at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
- Calling the collision "not very smart behaviour," Verstappen criticized Lawson, suggesting the New Zealander should act more carefully while fighting to secure a 2027 Racing Bulls seat.
- Uncertainty surrounds Racing Bulls' 2027 lineup, with Lawson, Arvid Lindblad, and Nikola Tsolov all contending for the two available seats after Tsolov's FP1 appearance on Friday.
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Liam Lawson and Max Verstappen collide in training – Red Flag!
·Berlin, Germany
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·Vicente López, Argentina
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Coverage Details
Total News Sources24
Leaning Left4Leaning Right3Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution37% Left, 36% Center
Bias Distribution
- 37% of the sources lean Left, 36% of the sources are Center
37% Left
L 37%
C 36%
R 27%
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