P1racenews AI automatic summary:
McLaren failed to meet the “high bar” of the right to review process for Lando Norris’ United States Grand Prix penalty. Here is why:
McLaren’s appeal for a review of Lando Norris’ penalty at the United States Grand Prix was rejected by the stewards, upholding the original decision made without team presence at the race’s end in Austin. The Woking team attempted to challenge the stewards’ verdict by submitting new evidence; however, the criteria for accepting a review necessitates evidence that is significant, relevant, new, and previously unavailable. The stewards determined that McLaren’s submission did not meet these criteria, specifically in relation to the alleged error in the original decision. Despite pointing out discrepancies in the stewards’ analysis, McLaren’s argument did not meet the threshold for a review due to lack of demonstrating a substantial error in the initial verdict. This case underscores the stringent standards required to petition for a review, shaping potential future criteria for similar instances in motorsport.
