Formula 1: McLaren instigate right of review after Lando Norris’ penalty at US Grand Prix
Mercedes drivers Russell and Hamilton call for full-time stewards after controversial incident last week that also involved leader Verstappen
McLaren have asked for a “right of review” over Lando Norris’ controversial penalty at the United States Grand Prix as George Russell and Lewis Hamilton urged Formula One to introduce full-time stewards.
Norris was handed a five-second penalty for overtaking Max Verstappen during the closing stages in Austin last weekend, despite both drivers leaving the track and McLaren arguing that the Dutchman had forced his title rival wide.
It meant Verstappen finished ahead of Norris and extended his title lead to 57 points.
A hearing will take place in Mexico on Friday, following McLaren’s request, which will determine whether there is “significant and relevant” new evidence that was unavailable to the stewards at the time of their decision.
McLaren said in a statement: “We believe there is a significant and new element that was unavailable to us at the time the decision was made.”
Formula One has a different stewarding panel at each race and it is not a full-time, professional role.
