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Lando Norris conceded he “f***ed up” as he apologised to McLaren for the yellow flag violation that saw him miss out on a podium at the F1 Qatar Grand Prix.
Lando Norris received a 10-second stop-and-go penalty during the race, which dropped him to the back after not slowing for double waved yellows caused by Alex Albon’s incident on Lap 30. The penalty was confirmed 15 laps later under Safety Car conditions due to Sainz and Hamilton’s punctures, costing McLaren crucial points. Norris admitted his mistake, apologizing to the team and acknowledging the penalty was justified. Despite a strong comeback to finish 10th and set the fastest lap, Norris regretted not capitalizing on McLaren’s potential to win the Constructors’ Championship. Looking ahead to the final round in Abu Dhabi, Norris doubted the car’s competitiveness compared to the previous race.
