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Formula One Authority Denies McLaren’s Appeal Over Lando Norris Penalty at the Canadian Grand Prix

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Lando Norris penalty appeal

The overseeing body of Formula One has dismissed McLaren’s appeal for the reconsideration of the time penalty imposed on Lando Norris during the Canadian Grand Prix. The penalty led to a drop in Norris’s ranking from ninth to 13th due to accusations of intentionally slow driving.

The decision was announced following an appeal hearing on Sunday, prior to the Austrian Grand Prix, where two representatives from the McLaren team were present. The denial was based on the fact that McLaren did not present any new substantial evidence that was not already available at the time of the incident.

A reconsideration hearing could only have been called if there was significant new evidence. Norris was given a five-second penalty in the Montreal race for what was termed as “unsportsmanlike behavior” by the stewards.

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During the race, a safety car was deployed following a crash by Mercedes’ driver, George Russell, which scattered debris on the track. In response, McLaren instructed its drivers, Oscar Piastri and Norris, to change tires. The stewards then accused Norris of intentionally driving slowly behind the safety car to provide McLaren with a strategic advantage during the tire changes.

The time penalty resulted in Norris losing two points as he was demoted from ninth place.

McLaren stated on Sunday, “We are of the belief that we submitted enough new and significant evidence to justify a ‘right to review’.” Accepting the stewards’ decision, they further added, “Though the result wasn’t what we were hoping for, we are grateful to the stewards for their time and cooperation.”


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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Lando Norris penalty appeal

What was the result of McLaren’s appeal for Lando Norris’s penalty at the Canadian Grand Prix?

The Formula One governing body rejected McLaren’s appeal for the time penalty given to Lando Norris at the Canadian Grand Prix. The appeal was dismissed on grounds that there was no new substantial evidence presented.

What was the reason for Lando Norris’s penalty at the Canadian Grand Prix?

Lando Norris was accused of driving intentionally slow during the safety car period to create a gap for McLaren to change tires on both cars more easily. This was considered as “unsportsmanlike behavior” by the stewards, leading to a time penalty.

How did the penalty affect Lando Norris’s position and points in the Canadian Grand Prix?

The time penalty dropped Lando Norris from ninth place to 13th, resulting in a loss of two points.

What is McLaren’s response to the rejection of the appeal?

McLaren expressed belief that they had provided sufficient new and significant evidence to justify a ‘right to review’. However, they accepted the stewards’ decision and thanked them for their time and cooperation.

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6 comments

Wheel2Wheel July 2, 2023 - 1:40 pm

These penalties can be so controversial! Makes me wonder what the “unsportsmanlike behavior” really means…

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FastTrackJoe July 2, 2023 - 1:52 pm

they say no new evidence, but what about the teams tactical moves? all teams do this, why single out mclaren, huh?

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F1Junkie July 2, 2023 - 2:53 pm

this decision is a joke, stewards have it in for mclaren I swear. Last year same thing with ricciardo.

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SpeedyGonzalez July 2, 2023 - 8:18 pm

lando got robbed man, but thats racing i guess. life on the track is harsh.

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McLaren4Ever July 3, 2023 - 2:22 am

Ok, disappointing for us fans but we gotta trust the process, right? Let’s keep pushing, Lando and team!

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FormulaFan92 July 3, 2023 - 3:16 am

can’t believe they didn’t accept the appeal! seriously… what new evidence could there be? it’s all there on the tape…

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