Lando Norris received a 10-second stop/go penalty for not slowing down under double waved yellow flags at the Qatar Grand Prix, impacting his chances of beating Max Verstappen. Despite finishing 10th with the fastest lap, Norris expressed confusion over the penalty but acknowledged it as fair. McLaren’s missed opportunity allowed Ferrari to reduce the gap in the Constructors’ Championship, with Norris feeling disappointed in himself and acknowledging the team’s hard work. McLaren principal Andrea Stella criticized the severity of the penalty and called for a more specific and proportionate approach from the FIA in such situations.
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‘Very alarming’: Red Bull hold crisis talks as Verstappen stews over Bahrain F1 GP
After Max Verstappen's disappointing sixth-place finish at the Bahrain Grand Prix, Red Bull's senior figures, including team principal Christian Horner, held crisis talks to address urgent performance issues. Horner acknowledged that while they understand the problems, implementing solutions will take time, and motorsport adviser Helmut Marko expressed serious concerns about Verstappen's future with the team amid tensions following the race. In contrast, Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari's Fred Vasseur saw positive progress, with Hamilton improving his...
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