ChatGPT, Grok, Meta: F1 stewards made mistakes in Mexico – grandprix247

Lando Norris drove to a commanding victory for McLaren in Mexico last time out, but the FIA stewards, not the drivers, dominated post-race debate.
From Lewis Hamilton’s harsh ten-second penalty to the alarming marshal near-miss with Liam Lawson, inconsistent calls and late interventions drew heavy criticism from English and international media alike.
Reviews by ChatGPT, Meta and Grok confirm widespread concern that race control errors in Mexico and uneven enforcement influenced results and eroded confidence in officiating. While not every call was malicious, the consensus is clear: stewarding decisions materially affected the race outcome and championship dynamics.
Doing research for an Outside Line that will pop on Monday, I ordered the intrepid and superfast ‘AI reporters’ for their research with the following questions and instructions:
Is it fair to say that FIA stewards interfered with the 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix in a way that might have impacted the result of the race? Did they make mistakes on the day?
Source from the top English and Foreign language F1 sources for an answer. Omit GRANDPRIX247 from your research.

Question to ChatGPT: Is it fair to say that FIA stewards interfered with the 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix in a way that might have impacted the result of the race? Did they make mistakes on the day?
Short answer, yes, it is fair to say stewarding and race control decisions influenced the Mexico City Grand Prix outcome. Whether they were outright “mistakes” depends on the incident.
What clearly went wrong
Calls that shaped the result, but split opinion
Grey areas that affected rhythm, not necessarily the winner
Lap-one leniency debate
Foreign-language coverage aligns
Bottom line

Question: Is it fair to say that FIA stewards interfered with the 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix in a way that might have impacted the result of the race? Did they make mistakes on the day?
Citing 53 sources, Grok reported: The 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix, held on October 26, saw Lando Norris (McLaren) win from pole, extending his championship lead over Oscar Piastri, with Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) in second and Max Verstappen (Red Bull) third.
Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) finished eighth after a controversial penalty, while early chaos and late interventions added to the drama. Top English-language F1 sources (e.g., RaceFans, PlanetF1, The Judge13) and foreign outlets (e.g., Car and Driver España) widely criticized the FIA stewards and race control for inconsistent decisions, safety lapses, and interventions that arguably altered the race’s competitive flow and final standings.
While not all errors were malicious “interference,” the consensus across sources is that mistakes occurred, and several had a tangible impact on positions and points—potentially favoring certain drivers like Verstappen in the title fight.
Sources highlight four main areas of controversy. I’ll break them down with assessments of fairness (based on expert/driver reactions and polls) and race impact, drawing from a balanced view of English (analytical, driver-focused) and foreign (spectacle/safety-oriented) perspectives.
Yes, it’s fair. And substantiated across sources—to describe these as interferences via errors, not bias, though some (e.g., SoyMotor) imply favoritism toward Verstappen.
English outlets like RaceFans and The Judge13 emphasize inconsistency eroding trust, while foreign ones (Car and Driver ES, Motorsport.com LA) focus on safety spectacle loss. Collectively, the Hamilton penalty and late VSC directly changed standings (e.g., Hamilton’s drop, Verstappen’s near-P2), while first-lap leniency shuffled the pack.
No single decision “decided” the race, but they compounded to undermine fairness, as Brundle noted: a “not particularly good” weekend for officials. FIA probes (e.g., marshals) may lead to changes, but drivers like Hamilton and Russell voiced broader FIA frustration. For a title fight this tight, such lapses feel pivotal.

Question: Is it fair to say that FIA stewards interfered with the 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix in a way that might have impacted the result of the race? Did they make mistakes on the day?
Citing 13 sources, Meta.ai reported: The FIA stewards’ decisions during the 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix have sparked controversy, particularly regarding incidents involving Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson. Here’s what we know:
To directly answer your question: Yes, the FIA stewards’ decisions, particularly the penalties given to Max Verstappen and the handling of the Liam Lawson incident, have been questioned by various teams, drivers, and pundits, suggesting that their decisions might have impacted the race result.
Opinions are divided on whether these decisions were fair or consistent, with some defending the stewards’ actions as necessary for safety and fair play, while others see potential inconsistencies or bias. The controversy surrounding these incidents will likely be debated further in the F1 community.


 

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