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Lando Norris received a five-second time penalty which cost him a United States Grand Prix podium.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella criticized the stewards for their “inappropriate” action during Lando Norris’ battle with Max Verstappen at the United States Grand Prix. Norris was penalized for leaving the circuit and gaining an advantage during the fight for third, resulting in a time penalty that dropped him from third to fourth place. Despite the penalty, McLaren disagreed with the decision, stating that both Norris and Verstappen had gone off track, yet only Norris was penalized. Stella expressed frustration with the stewards’ interference, but acknowledged that the decision could not be appealed. Despite missing out on a podium finish, McLaren stood by their belief that Norris’ move was legal and opted not to return the position to Verstappen. Stella emphasized that the team was confident in their decision, as they had verified that both cars had gone off track during the incident.
