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Lawson Cleared Over Miami GP Flip as Stewards Cite Gearbox Failure

FIA stewards cleared Lawson based on telemetry confirming a sudden gearbox failure.

Overview

  • The Miami Grand Prix crash, which happened Sunday at Turn 17, flipped Pierre Gasly’s Alpine and ended both drivers’ races.
  • Stewards reviewed in-car data, telemetry and radio traffic, confirmed a gearbox failure under braking, and issued no penalty to Liam Lawson.
  • Racing Bulls reported a broken fifth gear, and Lawson said the car went into neutral under braking, leaving him without engine braking or stopping power.
  • Gasly walked away unhurt, called the clash totally avoidable, and said Lawson visited to apologize after the race.
  • The double retirement cost likely midfield points and put a spotlight on Racing Bulls’ gearbox reliability heading into the next rounds.