FIA Issues Penalty to Lando Norris Following Embarrassing C

Breaking: FIA Issues Penalty to Lando Norris Following Embarrassing C

Lando Norris Hit with Grid Penalty After FP3 Incident at Spanish Grand Prix

Lando Norris’s Spanish Grand Prix weekend has taken an unfortunate turn after the FIA handed him a three-place grid penalty for an incident during the final practice session at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

The McLaren driver, who had been delivering strong performances leading up to the session, lost control of his car at the fast Turn 9 during FP3. He ran off into the escape area but avoided a serious crash. However, it was his return to the track that drew scrutiny from the race stewards.

After reviewing the footage, the FIA determined that Norris rejoined the track in an unsafe manner, creating a potential risk to other drivers. As a result, he has been penalized with a three-place grid drop for qualifying.

The penalty is a setback for Norris, who remains a key contender in the current championship fight. McLaren will now be forced to adapt their qualifying and race strategies to recover from the disadvantage.

Qualifying is scheduled for later today, with Norris now facing an added challenge as he looks to limit the damage and stay in the hunt for a strong race result.