MotorSports
Aug 22, 2025
  • Motorsports News
  • Formula 1
  • IndyCar
  • NASCAR
  • Rally
  • SportsCars
  • Touring
  • WEC
Font ResizerAa
MotorSportsMotorSports
Search
  • Categories
  • Forums
  • More Foxiz
    • Blog Index
    • Sitemap
Sign In Sign In
Follow US
Made by ThemeRuby using the Foxiz theme. Powered by WordPress
McLaren boss mystified by Lando Norris penalty in Qatar: ‘Fairly peculiar’
Motorsports News

McLaren boss mystified by Lando Norris penalty in Qatar: ‘Fairly peculiar’

By Miles Cooper December 2, 2024
SHARE
- Advertisement -

boss Andrea Stella stated he couldn’t perceive the choice handy an “unbelievably harsh” penalty on the and referred to as for a way of proportion to be proven to drivers.

Norris obtained a shock 10-second stop-and-go penalty which despatched the McLaren driver from second to final place. He was penalised for failing to decelerate in double-waved yellow flag situations on the primary straight, whereas particles from a damaged wing-mirror was strewn throughout the monitor.

, the 2009 F1 world champion, on commentary for Sky Sports activities F1. Norris was in a state of shock at being advised of the penalty, saying over workforce radio: “For what?”

McLaren boss mystified by Lando Norris penalty in Qatar: ‘Fairly peculiar’

Norris battled again to complete tenth whereas taking the quickest lap, however of their battle with Ferrari for the constructors’ championship title.

Stella disputed the penalty, telling reporters that the info confirmed Norris had not slowed, successfully staying flat out, however the yellow flags have been inconsistent.

“We checked the info, Lando stays flat out. The requirement may be very clear, duty of the driving force to grasp,” Stella stated.

“On the identical time, I feel it’s fairly peculiar that the yellow flag was deployed after which eliminated however the scenario was the identical, particles on monitor. Unlucky, I might say.

“I feel we’ve misplaced any sense of proportion or specificity. Can we have a look at the infringement on the degree of hazard to the scenario?

“Choose, utilizing this type of parts, moderately than taking a look at any sort of rulebook stuffed with mud on high of it. There’s a possibility to do higher from the FIA.”

“The dearth of any specificity and proportion may be very regarding,” he continued. “And it’s additionally an element that might have a decisive affect on the championship quest.

“It’s undoubtedly materials that the FIA ought to think about very significantly if we would like equity to be a part of going racing in Method 1.”

Norris stated after the race: “Truthfully, I don’t know what I did improper, apparently I didn’t sluggish beneath the yellow. I’m not an fool, if I had seen it I’d have slowed down. The rule is that if I had slowed down.

“After all it’s a possibility missed, it’s fairly apparent. The workforce gave me a terrific automobile right this moment, disenchanted that I did a worse job right this moment, I made the job of the workforce a lot more durable than it wanted to be.

“I allow them to down right this moment.”

The late penalty meant Ferrari took the battle for the constructors’ title to the ultimate race subsequent week in Abu Dhabi, as Charles Leclerc completed in second place.

McLaren haven’t gained the constructors’ title since 1998 however now have a 21-point lead heading into the ultimate grand prix.

- Advertisement --
TAGGED:bossLandoMcLarenmystifiedNorrispeculiarpenaltyQatar
Previous Article What was behind Alonso’s “can not ******* imagine it” radio message What was behind Alonso’s “can not ******* imagine it” radio message
Next Article Horner claims Russell “hysterical” amid Verstappen dangerous blood Horner claims Russell “hysterical” amid Verstappen dangerous blood
Leave a Comment Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *


- Advertisement -
Ryan Preece Shocks the Field with Unexpected Pole Position at Richmond in High-Stakes Playoff Showdown!
Ryan Preece Shocks the Field with Unexpected Pole Position at Richmond in High-Stakes Playoff Showdown!
NASCAR
Trailblazers on Track: Celebrating Women Who Are Shattering Barriers in Formula 1
Trailblazers on Track: Celebrating Women Who Are Shattering Barriers in Formula 1
Formula 1
NASCAR Explores Exciting New Changes to Playoff Format!
NASCAR Explores Exciting New Changes to Playoff Format!
NASCAR
Scott Dixon Outpaces Josef Newgarden to Claim Day 1 Victory at Indy Open Test!
Scott Dixon Outpaces Josef Newgarden to Claim Day 1 Victory at Indy Open Test!
IndyCar
Get Ready for the IndyCar Java House Grand Prix: Qualifying Highlights and Starting Lineup Revealed!
Get Ready for the IndyCar Java House Grand Prix: Qualifying Highlights and Starting Lineup Revealed!
IndyCar
Celebrating Two Decades of Dedication: Rick Hendrick and Hendrick Motorsports Honor Eight Exceptional Teammates!
Celebrating Two Decades of Dedication: Rick Hendrick and Hendrick Motorsports Honor Eight Exceptional Teammates!
Motorsports News

Categories

Archives

December 2024
MTWTFSS
 1
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
23242526272829
3031 
« Nov   Jan »

You Might Also Like

Six world titles and 84 race wins — a lot for Lewis Hamilton’s ‘terrible mistake’ becoming a member of Mercedes
Motorsports News

Six world titles and 84 race wins — a lot for Lewis Hamilton’s ‘terrible mistake’ becoming a member of Mercedes

By Miles Cooper December 8, 2024
What’s a dash race in F1 and the way does qualifying shootout work?
Motorsports News

What’s a dash race in F1 and the way does qualifying shootout work?

By Miles Cooper November 1, 2024
Elite Motorsports Primed for Success at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway – Drag Illustrated
Motorsports News

Elite Motorsports Primed for Success at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway – Drag Illustrated

By Victoria Jones April 14, 2025
Rothberg Dominates Saturday VIR Race, Expands Points Lead!
Motorsports News

Rothberg Dominates Saturday VIR Race, Expands Points Lead!

By Ethan Riley July 20, 2025
Lando Norris reacts to Max Verstappen F1 title dig: ‘He ought to begin doing comedy’
Motorsports News

Lando Norris reacts to Max Verstappen F1 title dig: ‘He ought to begin doing comedy’

By Miles Cooper November 28, 2024
Conor Zilisch Faces Backlash from Hospital Following Nasty NASCAR Fall
Motorsports News

Conor Zilisch Faces Backlash from Hospital Following Nasty NASCAR Fall

By Olivia Williams August 14, 2025

MotorSports-News

@2024 – All Right Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?