In a tense battle for third place at the US Grand Prix, Lando Norris was penalised by F1 stewards for gaining an advantage by running off track. The British driver, who was aiming for his first world championship, criticized the stewards for making a rushed decision that he believes cost him momentum in the title race. Despite starting from pole position, Norris finished fourth, behind rival Max Verstappen. The stewards defended their decision, stating that Norris had lost the "right" to the corner, but Norris argued that Verstappen should also have been penalized for running off track to defend his position.
Lando Norris Penalized for Off-Track Advantage at US Grand Prix
In a thrilling battle for third place at the US Grand Prix, Lando Norris was penalized by F1 stewards for gaining an advantage by running off track. The British driver, who was aiming for his first world championship, criticized the stewards for making a rushed decision that he believes cost him momentum in the title race.
Background
Norris started the race from pole position, but lost the lead to race leader Max Verstappen on the opening lap. Norris engaged in an intense battle with Verstappen and Carlos Sainz Jr. for third place throughout much of the race.
On Lap 47, Norris ran off the track at Turn 19 in an attempt to overtake Sainz. He rejoined the track in front of Sainz, but was immediately penalized by the stewards for gaining an advantage by running off track.
Norris's Criticism
Norris was critical of the stewards' decision, stating that he believes it was rushed and that he was not given a fair chance to defend his position.
"I think it was a bit of a hasty decision by the stewards," Norris said. "I think they made their decision without really understanding the whole situation.
"I was alongside Carlos, and I was ahead of him going into the corner. I had to go off track because he closed the door on me. I didn't gain any advantage by going off track. I actually lost time.
"I think it's really unfair that I was penalized for that. It cost me a lot of momentum in the title race."
Stewards' Defense
The stewards defended their decision, stating that Norris had lost the "right" to the corner by running off track.
"Norris lost the right to the corner when he ran off track," the stewards said. "He rejoined the track in front of Sainz, which gave him an unfair advantage.
"We understand that Norris was alongside Sainz, but we believe that he should have yielded to Sainz and waited for an opportunity to overtake him on track."
Aftermath
Despite starting from pole position, Norris finished fourth in the race, behind Verstappen, Sainz, and Sergio Perez. The result left Norris 97 points behind Verstappen in the drivers' championship standings with four races remaining.
Top 5 FAQs
1. Why was Lando Norris penalized at the US Grand Prix?
Norris was penalized for gaining an advantage by running off track at Turn 19.
2. What did Norris say about the penalty?
Norris criticized the stewards for making a rushed decision that he believes cost him momentum in the title race.
3. What did the stewards say about their decision?
The stewards said that Norris lost the "right" to the corner by running off track and that he rejoined the track in front of Sainz, which gave him an unfair advantage.
4. What was the result of the penalty?
Norris finished fourth in the race, behind Verstappen, Sainz, and Perez.
5. How does the penalty impact Norris's chances of winning the world championship?
The penalty leaves Norris 97 points behind Verstappen in the drivers' championship standings with four races remaining.
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