Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson have been penalised by the stewards for an "unacceptable" collision during practice for the Mexico City Grand Prix. Verstappen described the incident as "not very smart" behaviour, while the FIA confirmed the penalties for their "clumsy" clash. Both drivers will start the race from lower grid positions as a result of the penalties. The stewards have issued penalties to Verstappen and Lawson for their collision during practice. Verstappen called the incident "not very smart" behaviour, while the FIA confirmed the penalties for their "clumsy" clash. Both drivers will start the race from lower grid positions as a result of the incident. The collision occurred during practice for the Mexico City Grand Prix. Verstappen and Lawson have been fined for their "unacceptable" collision. The penalties will affect their starting positions. Both drivers will have to start the race from lower grid positions. The stewards deemed the collision "unacceptable". The penalties will result in lower grid positions for Verstappen and Lawson. The clash took place during practice for the Mexico City Grand Prix. Verstappen described the incident as "not very smart". The penalties will see both drivers start the race from lower grid positions as a result of the incident.