--- title: "F1 Must Learn From Mexico’s Terrifying Marshal Near-Miss" date: "2025-10-27" modified: "2025-10-27" authors: - name: "Jerry Perez" job_title: "Deputy Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/jerry-perez" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/f1-must-learn-from-mexicos-terrifying-marshall-near-miss" categories: - "F1" - "News" - "Racing" --- # F1 Must Learn From Mexico’s Terrifying Marshal Near-Miss ![A marshal on track and Liam Lawson of Racing Bulls during the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Mexico City at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City, Mexico on October 26, 2025. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto)]() *\Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty\* I'm currently en route home from the Mexico City [Formula 1]() Grand Prix, after a race weekend that can only be described as [one of the best I've ever experienced](). However, despite the incredible hospitality, lovely weather, and exciting racing, there's one situation that's tainting it all: a major on-track snafu by a marshal. Only three laps had elapsed when VCarb's Liam Lawson witnessed something he shouldn't have coming around turns two and three. There were two marshals in front of him, with one of them quite literally still sprinting across the track. Lawson, who is currently fighting for his future in the sport, quickly hopped on the radio. "I could have f\*\*\*ing killed them!" He's right, he could've definitely killed them. Even worse, this isn't the first time something like this has happened, and although it's thankfully not a common sight, it shouldn't happen *at all.* So how did that happen? It stems from a last-minute decision by the team to bring Lawson into the pits, which left him separated from the rest of the cars. As a result, it appears the marshals did not know another car was approaching after the initial pack went by. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05FZCPK6GJc In the words of the FIA: "Following a Turn 1 incident, Race Control was informed that debris was present on the track at the apex of that corner," reads the statement. "On lap 3, marshals were alerted and placed on standby to enter the track and recover the debris once all cars had passed Turn 1. As soon as it became apparent that Lawson had pitted, the instructions to dispatch marshals were rescinded, and a double yellow flag was shown in that area. We are still investigating what occurred after that point. We would like to underline our respect and appreciation for the local ASN, OMDAI, as well as the Autodromo Hermanos Rodríguez and their marshals, who are volunteers and play a vital role in the safe and successful running of our sport. Their professionalism and dedication are invaluable to every event we stage." The FIA confirmed an investigation is underway, though I'm not sure what other conclusion they'll reach besides poor communication. Just like changes have been implemented over the years, most recently with Jules Bianchi's death in 2015, the sport must learn from these moments to avoid another catastrophe. *Got another tip? Email us at tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Jerry is responsible for upholding The Drive's ethos as an audience-first, enthusiast-driven car blog that serves up industry-leading news, reviews, culture, and motorsport coverage. Overseeing a staff of writers and editors from his home base in Indianapolis, he helps curate the site's daily rundown, as well as its medium- and long-term content strategies. Jerry joined The Drive in 2018 as a writer and worked as news editor and managing editor before becoming the deputy in 2023. As a lifelong car enthusiast and racing fan, Jerry believes that all cars are cool, but the people behind the machines are even cooler. This belief often gives The Drive a slightly different focus from most other car sites, where we explore the humanity behind the machines. When he's not obsessing over the day's biggest stories or hanging out at a race track, Jerry can be found behind the wheel of a car, most likely sharing a laugh with his teenage son or daughter. ### Author social links [Instagram]()