FIA Issues Disqualification on Lando Norris’ Win After…Read More
In a stunning post-race twist, the FIA has officially disqualified Lando Norris following his victorious drive at the Austrian Grand Prix. The decision comes after a detailed post-race inspection uncovered a technical irregularity with the McLaren car — nullifying what would have been Norris’ second career win in Formula 1.
The FIA confirmed that Norris’ car was found to be in breach of Article 3.5.9 of the Technical Regulations, which governs the wear on the car’s plank – a component critical to regulating ground clearance and safety.
“After routine checks, it was determined that Car #4 did not comply with the mandatory skid block wear limit, resulting in a breach of the technical regulations. Consequently, Lando Norris is disqualified from the final classification of the race,” the FIA stated.
Norris, who had dominated much of the race and crossed the line first to widespread celebrations, now faces heartbreak as the victory is stripped. The disqualification promotes the second-place finisher — likely Max Verstappen or Charles Leclerc — to race winner, pending any further investigations.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella expressed shock at the ruling and confirmed the team is evaluating grounds for an appeal. “We’re disappointed, of course. We believe the wear may have been caused by unforeseen factors such as track conditions or curb impact. We’ll review the data and consider our next steps.”
The revised result significantly alters both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championship standings, dealing a heavy blow to McLaren’s upward momentum.
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