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The FIA has officially ruled on McLaren’s attempt to replace Lando Norris with rookie Alex Dunne during the Austrian Grand Prix weekend — and the verdict is final. The governing body has rejected the request, confirming that mid-weekend driver swaps are not permitted under current Formula 1 regulations.

The controversy began after Alex Dunne impressed in FP1 while driving Norris’s car, sparking speculation about a possible change to McLaren’s race lineup. However, the FIA clarified that while practice driver substitutions are allowed, any attempt to replace a main driver during the Grand Prix weekend is not within the rules.

In addition, both Norris and teammate Oscar Piastri were hit with deleted lap times for exceeding track limits, but post-race inspections confirmed both cars complied with all technical standards — meaning Norris’s win stands.

With the verdict delivered, McLaren retains its full result from Austria, and Lando Norris remains firmly in place as the team heads into the next round at Silverstone.

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