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McLaren will no longer impose a minor sporting penalty on Lando Norris for the remainder of the season after reviewing the crash caused by Oscar Piastri in the sprint race at the United States Grand Prix
McLaren has decided to no longer apply a minor sporting penalty on Lando Norris for the rest of the season following a review of the crash during the United States Grand Prix sprint race caused by Oscar Piastri. Initially, McLaren had imposed consequences on Norris for a clash at the Singapore Grand Prix and had set rules for the remaining season but revised this decision after the US collision. The incident occurred when Piastri collided with Nico Hulkenberg’s car, involving Norris and ultimately leading to McLaren reevaluating Piastri’s role. Both drivers acknowledged their responsibility, with McLaren lifting the penalties to start afresh. The close championship battle with Max Verstappen also played a role in McLaren’s decision, as Verstappen’s recent victories have closed the gap significantly in the title race. Verstappen’s strong performance in Austin allowed him to gain significant points, making the championship fight even more intense with only a few races left in the season.
