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FIA act after McLaren failure at Qatar Grand Prix
McLaren successfully avoided penalties at the F1 Qatar Grand Prix after obtaining an exemption from the FIA’s technical delegate to skip the mandatory car display session before on-track activities began for the weekend.
The team faced issues requiring testing on Lando Norris’ car, although they reassured it was not a cause for concern and eventually managed to showcase one car during the designated window.
Initial runs on Friday indicated no major problems with either car, with Oscar Piastri and Norris impressively topping FP1.
McLaren employees conducted additional inspections on Norris’ car to ensure everything was in order, with the team noting it was a routine but time-consuming operational matter.
Ultimately, McLaren was able to comply with regulations and address any technical difficulties swiftly, enabling them to secure strong results in Sprint Qualifying at the Qatar GP.
