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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, focusing on a potential unsafe release of 18-year-old debutant Freddie Slater.
- Stewards launched the inquiry after a cooling fan was discovered left inside the sidepod of Slater's R26, compromising his limited track time during the opening practice session.
- Separately, Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson were summoned to a post-session investigation after their FP2 collision left debris on track and triggered a red flag.
- Calling the collision "not very smart behaviour," Verstappen suggested Lawson should act with more care while fighting to secure a permanent Racing Bulls seat for 2027.
- Uncertainty surrounds the Racing Bulls 2027 lineup, with Lawson, Arvid Lindblad, and Nikola Tsolov vying for two available seats as the team evaluates its driver roster.
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Liam Lawson and Max Verstappen collide in training – Red Flag!
·Berlin, Germany
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The tetra-champion teamed up with his partner last year and current driver of Racing Bulls, the Austrian squire B
·Vicente López, Argentina
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right3Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution40% Left
Bias Distribution
- 40% of the sources lean Left
40% Left
L 40%
C 30%
R 30%
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