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Lando Norris acknowledged that he would behave the same way as Max Verstappen did if the tables were turned in a situation where a rival was speeding under double yellow flags, leading to him being penalized during the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix. Despite initially trailing Verstappen closely during the race, Norris incurred a 10-second stop-go penalty for not slowing down under yellow flags caused by debris on the track, which resulted in him dropping to 10th place. The incident was prompted by Verstappen’s suspicions and his team’s inquiries, leading to Norris being investigated and penalized. Norris accepted the penalty and admitted that he would report a similar infraction if roles were reversed, stating that such actions are commonplace in high-stakes racing. Despite staging an impressive recovery from serving the penalty and scoring points, Norris expressed disappointment over the missed opportunity to secure a better result with the fastest car on the grid that day. Lando Norris concluded that he would not contest the penalty, as he recognized his mistake in failing to adhere to safety protocols concerning yellow flags, acknowledging the significance of compliance for the well-being of all participants on the track.

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