Lando Norris F1 penalty decision CONFIRMED at US Grand Prix

Lando Norris, McLaren, FIA, 2024 — Photo: © IMAGO

United States Grand Prix

Lando Norris penalty decision CONFIRMED at US Grand Prix

The FIA placed Lando Norris under investigation

Originally written by Sheona Mountford. This version is a translation.

Sunday 20 October 2024 03:00

The FIA have confirmed the outcome of an investigation into title-challenger Lando Norris at the United States GP.

The Brit lost two points to Max Verstappen in Saturday's sprint race, the Dutchman leading from lights to flag, after Norris was passed by Carlos Sainz on the last lap.

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The McLaren star looked set to finish the race in second and limit the damage from Verstappen’s victory, however he fell prey to Ferraris on the final lap.

Norris locked up heading into Turn One on the final lap, allowing Carlos Sainz to breeze through and claim second, and stole a crucial point off his former McLaren team-mate.

Max Verstappen achieved his first race victory since June in the US GP sprint

Lando Norris investigated by the stewards after US GP sprint

After losing second place to Sainz, Norris was faced by the threat of Charles Leclerc where he locked up again, struggling on his tyres.

Lando Norris was placed under investigation after the sprint

Attempting an overtake on the Brit, movement from Norris nearly caused a collision with Leclerc during the race finale, with the two luckily avoiding contact.

Following an investigation from the stewards, they have determined that no further action will be taken with Norris.

The stewards reviewed the data and found that ‘there did not appear to be any significant changes of direction under braking’ and that his move was legitimately defensive, thus meaning there was no erratic driving.

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