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Lawson disqualified from F1 qualifying in Mexico – here's why
The FIA said Racing Bulls breached electrical power rules, forcing Liam Lawson to start from the back despite no sporting advantage found.
- Liam Lawson has been disqualified from Mexico City Grand Prix qualifying following a technical rule breach. The New Zealander, who initially qualified eighth, must now start Monday's race from the rear of the grid.
- Officials penalized Racing Bulls after the car failed to properly "step down" its power output. Lawson did not immediately lift off the throttle after his Q2 lap, failing to meet the required rampdown rate.
- Although Racing Bulls self-disclosed the breach, stewards noted that precedents require strict enforcement of Technical Regulations regardless of mitigating circumstances. Officials acknowledged the team gained no performance advantage, yet the FIA mandated disqualification.
- This penalty benefits Alpine, a rival in the constructors' championship, as Lawson must attempt a recovery drive from the rear. Despite this setback, Racing Bulls maintains a 33-point advantage in the overall standings.
- Lawson already received a one-place grid penalty for a Friday practice collision with Max Verstappen before this disqualification. He now faces a challenging race at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on Monday morning.
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