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McLaren’s Lando Norris voiced his displeasure with “inconsistent” and “rushed” decision-making by the Formula 1 race stewards which cost him third place in the United States Grand Prix.
Lando Norris and Max Verstappen had a fierce battle at the Circuit of the Americas, with Verstappen forcing Norris off the track in the closing laps, resulting in Norris being penalized and finishing fourth. Norris expressed his confusion over the stewards’ decision, arguing that Verstappen gained an advantage by going off the track while defending. Despite the penalty, Norris acknowledged Verstappen’s strong defense and congratulated him on the victory. Norris highlighted the inconsistency in stewarding decisions, pointing out previous incidents where Verstappen was not penalized for similar actions. He emphasized the challenge of stewarding in such high-speed situations and the difficulty in understanding all perspectives. Despite the penalty, Norris accepted the result and focused on the positive aspects of the battle with Verstappen.
