The statement reads: “Whilst the investigation remains ongoing, we acknowledge that any situation where marshals find themselves on track in front of oncoming cars is something we never want to see, and hence it is natural that such an incident will provoke concern and numerous comments.”

The FIA also stated that a full review of the incident will take some time, as gathering all the necessary evidence will require careful work, with the findings to be released in due course.

“As with all serious incidents, the full analysis will take some time, as it involves collecting and reviewing all relevant evidence, including radio communications in multiple languages from the various parties involved, and synchronising all of these diverse inputs. The findings will be shared once the review is complete.”

The FIA ultimately cleared Lawson of any wrongdoing, noting that the driver had slowed down appropriately, fully complying with the double yellow flag conditions, and did everything possible on his part.

During the Grand Prix, while approaching Turn 1, the New Zealand driver came dangerously close to hitting two marshals who had entered the track to clear debris, prompting an angry radio message from the driver, who quickly highlighted the danger.

However, the Mexican Motorsport Federation took a stance opposite to Lawson’s, stating that: “The images clearly show that the driver maintains the steering wheel angle of his car when taking Turn 1, without changing his trajectory.”

It further added that “the driver did not interrupt his line despite the obvious presence of marshals on the track.”