Formula 1 sensation Liam Lawson was left shocked when he had to slow down at the Mexico City Grand Prix to avoid hitting two marshals dashing across the track. The incident occurred on the third lap of the race when marshals at turn one were alerted to debris on the track.

Initially instructed to wait until all cars passed turn one before clearing the debris, the marshals were unaware that Lawson had already made a pit stop to replace his damaged front wing after the first lap.

Upon exiting the pit lane and approaching the first corner, Lawson encountered the two marshals on the track, forcing him to decelerate abruptly to avoid a collision. Expressing his disbelief over the radio, Lawson exclaimed his shock and relief at avoiding a potentially dangerous situation.

Following the incident, an FIA spokesperson informed Mirror Sport that an investigation was underway to determine the sequence of events leading up to the incident and the instructions given to the marshals by race control.

Despite retiring from the race due to damage, Lawson remained shaken by the near-miss, emphasizing the danger of the situation and the need for a thorough explanation. He expressed concerns over the safety protocols and vowed to seek clarity to prevent a similar occurrence in the future.

The Mexico City Grand Prix was ultimately won by Lando Norris from Britain, who now leads the championship with only four rounds remaining, narrowly ahead of McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri, who finished fifth.