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McLaren boss Andrea Stella has admitted he is “unsure” whether Lando Norris could have won the F1 Qatar Grand Prix without the penalty he received late on.
Lando Norris was chasing Max Verstappen in the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix until he received a 10-second stop-and-go penalty for not slowing down under double-waved yellow flags, which pushed him down the grid. The incident occurred on Lap 31 when debris from Alex Albon’s car caused the penalties. Norris recovered to score points, but was disappointed to miss a potential win. McLaren’s race pace was strong, but the penalty cost Norris a chance to fight for the victory. However, the team acknowledged the challenge of overtaking Verstappen due to turbulence impacting cornering performance. Despite the setback, Norris remained optimistic about his car’s potential and vowed to learn from his mistakes.