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This has become another of those topics where the FIA stewards are damned if they do, damned if they don’t
During the United States Grand Prix, Lando Norris criticized the FIA stewards for what he deemed a hasty decision and accused them of “guessing” regarding his penalty after overtaking Max Verstappen off track. The incident highlighted the importance of the Driving Standards Guidelines, which were called into question due to Norris’ overtake at Turn 12 on lap 52. The penalty, which saw Norris finish third but with extra time added, was based on the belief that he did not have the right to the corner as he was not level with Verstappen at the apex. However, the situation was complicated by Verstappen’s late braking in defense, which forced both drivers off track. Norris believed the stewards should have taken more time to assess the incident and hear from all parties involved rather than rushing their decision. He referenced a similar incident in Austria involving Verstappen where no penalty was given, highlighting what he perceived as inconsistency in stewarding decisions. Despite accepting the penalty, Norris expressed his disappointment that McLaren could not appeal, noting the stewards’ reliance on guesswork as an issue that should be addressed in the future.
