FIA confirms Penalty issued Lando Norris After C...read more.

FIA confirms Penalty issued Lando Norris After C…read more.

In a dramatic turn of events at the latest Formula 1 Grand Prix, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has handed a penalty to McLaren driver Lando Norris following a controversial and embarrassing on-track incident. The young British driver was involved in a collision that drew criticism from fans, commentators, and fellow drivers alike.

The incident occurred during a tense mid-race battle when Norris made an aggressive move that resulted in contact with another competitor, forcing both cars off the racing line. Although neither driver suffered serious damage, the maneuver was deemed reckless by race stewards. After reviewing footage and team radio messages, the FIA announced a five-second time penalty and two points added to Norris’s super license.

The decision has significant implications for Norris, who was running in the points before the penalty was applied. The time penalty dropped him several positions in the final race standings, costing McLaren valuable constructor points in the championship battle.

Norris, visibly frustrated after the race, admitted the move was risky but defended his racing instincts. “It was a tough call. I went for the gap, but it closed quicker than I expected,” he said. McLaren team principal Andrea Stella expressed disappointment but accepted the FIA’s decision.

This penalty adds pressure on Norris as the season intensifies, with every point now crucial. As teams prepare for the next race, all eyes will be on McLaren and how they bounce back from this setback.