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Former Formula 1 team boss Eddie Jordan has openly accused the FIA of favouring Lando Norris at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix in an extraordinary attack on the sport’s governing body.
Jordan, known for his outspoken remarks, accused Race Director Niels Wittich of deliberately deploying the red flag late at Interlagos, impacting Max Verstappen’s qualifying session. Despite starting from 17th on the grid, Verstappen went on to win the race, but controversy persisted. Wittich eventually stepped down from his role as the FIA addressed the issue. Jordan and co-host David Coulthard discussed the incident, with Jordan vehemently arguing that Verstappen was unfairly disadvantaged, while Coulthard remained skeptical. The debate highlighted the need for clarity in Virtual Safety Car rules and raised questions about the influence of race officials on competitive outcomes in Formula 1.
