Lando Norris faces severe penalty during dramatic Qatar Grand Prix

independent.co.uk

Lando Norris received a 10-second stop-and-go penalty during the Qatar Grand Prix, dropping him from second to last place. The penalty was for not slowing down under double-waved yellow flags due to debris on the track. Max Verstappen, the race leader, alerted his team about Norris's actions, prompting the stewards' decision. Despite the penalty, Norris managed to finish in tenth place, while Verstappen won the race. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc finished second, keeping the constructors' title race alive for the final event in Abu Dhabi. McLaren leads the standings by 31 points, aiming for their first title since 1998.


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