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McLaren has lodged a petition for a right of review of the penalty handed out to Lando Norris for his overtaking move on Max Verstappen in the United States Grand Prix. Norris was given a five-seco…
McLaren has filed a petition to review the penalty given to Lando Norris for his overtaking maneuver on Max Verstappen during the United States Grand Prix. Norris received a five-second time penalty for going off track and gaining an advantage while battling Verstappen at COTA. The incident occurred as Norris attempted to pass Verstappen at Turn 12 and rejoined the track ahead of the Red Bull driver after Verstappen went off track while defending. The penalty demoted Norris to fourth place, one spot behind Verstappen, who was reinstated to third. McLaren needs to present new evidence to challenge the stewards’ decision, with an initial hearing scheduled for Friday at 14:30 Mexico City time. Red Bull representatives and other relevant parties will also participate in the hearing. If McLaren can demonstrate the existence of a significant new element, a second hearing will be held to reassess the penalty; otherwise, the process will conclude at the first stage. Heading into the Mexico City Grand Prix, Norris trails Verstappen by 57 points in the drivers’ championship, but a successful appeal could reduce that gap to 51 points.
