Lawson and Perez's Rivalry Reignited Down Under

A fresh collision between Liam Lawson and Sergio Perez at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix has breathed new life into an old rivalry between the two drivers. Lawson believes Perez remains unresolved about their previous encounters on track. The incident has once again brought their contentious history to the forefront of Formula 1 conversation.

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The tension between Liam Lawson and Formula 1 returnee Sergio Perez shows no signs of cooling, with their latest on-track tangle at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix serving as fresh fuel for their simmering feud.

According to Lawson's assessment, Perez has yet to move past the pair's earlier confrontations, a sentiment underscored by their most recent incident at Albert Park. The collision appears to have reignited unresolved frustrations between the two competitors, suggesting their difficulties extend far beyond a single racing incident.

The resurfacing of this rivalry adds another layer of intrigue to an already competitive grid, with the two drivers seemingly unable to coexist peacefully on track. For Lawson, the situation reflects a deeper issue—that Perez's return to Formula 1 has done little to settle old scores between them.

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Article B1.10.2

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Investigation of Incident

Chapter: B1

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When stewards think something needs looking into during or after a race, they can start an investigation. If they decide to investigate, the involved drivers get a message and must stay at the circuit for up to 60 minutes while stewards review what happened. The stewards will only hand out a penalty if they believe a driver was clearly at fault for the incident.

Stewards have the authority to investigate incidents at their discretion
Drivers involved must be notified and cannot leave the circuit for up to 60 minutes after the race finish
Penalties are only given if a driver is wholly or predominantly to blame
Stewards decide whether an incident warrants a penalty after investigation

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Stewards discretion to proceed with investigation. Message informing Competitors of involved drivers sent. If displayed within 60 minutes after TTCS finish, drivers may not leave circuit without stewards consent. Stewards decide if penalty warranted; no penalty unless driver wholly/predominantly to blame.

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Article 11E

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Accident Data Recorder (ADR)

Chapter: C8.9.1

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Every F1 car must have an Accident Data Recorder (ADR) that captures crucial telemetry and sensor data during races. This black box device helps FIA stewards investigate incidents by providing objective evidence of what happened, including speed, throttle position, brake pressure, and steering inputs at the moment of any accident or collision.

All cars must be fitted with a mandatory Accident Data Recorder to record real-time performance and sensor data
ADR data is used by stewards to objectively investigate incidents, collisions, and accidents during races
The device captures critical information like speed, throttle, brake pressure, and steering angle at the time of incidents
Teams must ensure the ADR is functioning properly; failures to comply with ADR regulations can result in penalties