P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris finished 10th in the Qatar Grand Prix, throwing the F1 constructors’ title fight wide open.
Lando Norris faced a 10-second stop/go penalty during the Qatar Grand Prix, which had a significant impact on McLaren’s position in the F1 constructors’ title battle. Despite starting in third and overtaking George Russell, Norris was penalized for not slowing down under yellow flags caused by debris on the track. Max Verstappen, his main competitor, trailed closely behind throughout the race. Despite serving the penalty and finishing in 10th, Norris managed to salvage one point. Nonetheless, his penalty elevated Charles Leclerc to second and Oscar Piastri to third. McLaren’s lead in the title race was narrowed to just 21 points, setting the stage for a thrilling season finale in Abu Dhabi.
