Max Verstappen clears the air with Liam Lawson, but stays tight-lipped on Racing Bulls F1 seat

Max Verstappen qualified fourth for the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix, but will have to drop one place on the starting grid, meaning he will start from the third row. The reason is remarkable, to say the least: contact with Liam Lawson - two drivers from the Red Bull teams during the second free practice session.

Verstappen was rather outspoken in the media pen on Friday, saying, among other things, that he had "no idea what went through Liam's head" and that he did not consider it "very smart behaviour" from someone who is still fighting for his seat for the 2027 F1 season.