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Flashing light distraction prompted near F1 jump start – Norris
The McLaren driver narrowly avoided a penalty for moving before the lights went out in Jeddah two weeks ago, despite complaints from rivals like George Russell. The FIA stewards concluded that there was no offense as the car’s transponder did not indicate any wrongdoing. Lando Norris expressed surprise that he wasn’t penalized, even though he didn’t gain an advantage. Norris attributed the incident to reacting to a nearby light, possibly from someone filming him, and he had never made such a mistake before. He mentioned seeking clarity on jump start rules from the FIA during the drivers’ briefing in Australia, especially after Red Bull’s Sergio Perez also avoided a penalty for a similar start. Norris highlighted the difference between his unintentional reaction and Perez’s actions, emphasizing the need for clearer rules in such situations.
