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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has described the penalty Lando Norris copped in the Qatar Grand Prix as “brutal” as he admitted it could cost McLaren the F1 title.
McLaren missed out on the chance to secure the Constructors’ Championship due to a penalty that cost Norris valuable points during the last weekend’s race. Norris was penalized for not slowing down for double-waved yellows, dropping him to 14th position. Despite this setback, he managed to salvage two points and secure 10th place with the fastest lap. Ferrari’s strong performance helped them close in on McLaren’s lead. Wolff highlighted the severity of the penalties and emphasized the importance of consistency in race rulings. The McLaren team acknowledged the deserved penalty but questioned its proportionality and specificity in relation to the violation. Stella expressed concerns about the lack of consistency and proportionality in the penalties, emphasizing the need for fairness in F1 racing.