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FIA launches Audi investigation after Freddie Slater incident
The inquiry centers on a cooling fan left in the car and a brief FP1 run for 18-year-old debutant Freddie Slater.
- On Friday, the FIA launched an investigation into the Audi F1 team following an unsafe release during the first practice session at the 2026 Mexican Grand Prix involving 18-year-old debutant Freddie Slater.
- Stewards initiated the probe after a cooling fan was left in the sidepod of Slater's R26, forcing the teenager to return to the garage shortly after his session debut.
- Separately, Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson were summoned by FIA stewards after a collision during the second practice session, which triggered a red flag and left debris on the track.
- Verstappen criticized Lawson for "not very smart behaviour" during the clash, suggesting the Racing Bulls driver should act smarter while competing for his 2027 seat.
- Racing Bulls has yet to confirm its 2027 driver lineup, with Lawson, Arvid Lindblad, and Nikola Tsolov all remaining in contention for the two available seats.
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Liam Lawson and Max Verstappen collide in training – Red Flag!
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Total News Sources25
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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