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Lando Norris lambasted F1’s track limits regulations after an intense 20-lap battle with Charles Leclerc during the United States GP.
Lando Norris criticized Formula 1’s track limits regulations following a fierce battle with Charles Leclerc during the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas.
Norris, aiming to close in on team-mate Oscar Piastri’s championship lead, started on the front row alongside Max Verstappen, but he struggled behind Leclerc after losing position to him early in the 56-lap race.
Despite eventually overtaking Leclerc on Lap 21, Norris had already accumulated three track limits violations, including one caused by Leclerc pushing him wide in the final sector.
The McLaren driver voiced his frustration with the penalties, describing them as hindering racing and being counterintuitive to the sport’s nature.
Although he finished second behind Verstappen, Norris acknowledged that the penalties significantly impacted his race strategy and approach.
The battle with Leclerc showcased the challenges of managing track limits and strategic decisions in the competitive field of Formula 1.
