P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris was issued a costly penalty during the Qatar Grand Prix and dropped to 10th in the order.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella criticized the “dust-covered book” approach used in applying Lando Norris’ penalty at the Qatar Grand Prix. Norris received a 10-second stop-and-go penalty for not slowing down under double-waved yellow flags. Although Norris recovered to 10th place with the fastest lap, Stella admitted the penalty was deserved based on data analysis. Stella argued that the FIA’s decision lacked consideration for the severity of Norris’ actions. He emphasized the importance of proportionality and specificity in penalty assessments, calling for a more nuanced approach to ensure fairness in championship competitions. Stella’s remarks highlight the need for a reevaluation of penalty criteria to avoid oversimplified judgments.
