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Norris: "Impressive" to crash with Perez after letting Red Bull pass deliberately
During the race, Perez attempted to overtake Norris but ended up colliding with him, resulting in a penalty for Perez and a drop in his position. Norris sarcastically commented on Perez’s ability to make contact despite Norris trying to give way. Perez later faced the FIA stewards for his remarks and received a formal warning after issuing a genuine apology. Norris finished in fifth place, placing him sixth in the overall standings. Norris mentioned McLaren’s ongoing struggles with low-speed cornering and the overheating of Pirelli tires, which hindered his ability to fight for higher positions.