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Lando Norris escaped a potential title-deciding penalty after a tense overtake on Yuki Tsunoda during F1’s Abu Dhabi GP.
Lando Norris avoided a crucial penalty following a tense overtake on Yuki Tsunoda at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Despite dropping to third place early in the race, Norris only needed that position to secure the championship. McLaren showed strategic prowess by pitting Norris first, allowing him to cut through traffic and challenge Tsunoda. Tsunoda’s defensive moves were deemed excessive by the stewards, resulting in a five-second penalty for him. Norris ultimately emerged victorious and clinched the F1 title, with McLaren fully supporting the race stewards’ decision on the incident.
