MAX VERSTAPPEN CLAIMS FIA STEWARDS SHOWING INCONSISTENCY AFTER LANDO NORRIS PENALTY
Max Verstappen, the reigning Formula 1 World Champion, has expressed his concerns over the consistency of FIA stewarding decisions after Lando Norris received a significant penalty during the recent Grand Prix.
_NORRIS’ PENALTY_
– Lando Norris was handed a 10-second penalty and two penalty points for his involvement in a collision with another driver during the Grand Prix.
– The penalty dropped Norris from a potential podium finish to a lower points-scoring position.
_VERSTAPPEN’S CLAIMS_
– Verstappen believes that the FIA stewards are being inconsistent in their decision-making, citing several incidents where drivers have received different penalties for similar offenses.
– “I think the stewards are sometimes a bit too harsh, and sometimes not harsh enough,” Verstappen said in a post-race interview. “It’s difficult to understand what’s going on.”
– Verstappen also expressed frustration that the stewards are not providing clear explanations for their decisions, making it difficult for drivers to understand what is expected of them.
_INCONSISTENCY IN STEWARDING DECISIONS_
– Verstappen’s claims of inconsistency in FIA stewarding decisions are not unfounded. There have been several incidents this season where drivers have received different penalties for similar offenses.
– For example, during the same Grand Prix, another driver was involved in a similar collision but received only a warning.
_REACTIONS FROM THE F1 COMMUNITY_
– Verstappen’s comments have sparked a debate within the F1 community, with some drivers and team principals expressing support for the reigning champion’s views.
– Others, however, have defended the FIA stewards, arguing that their decisions are made with the best interests of safety and fair play in mind.
The controversy surrounding Norris’ penalty and Verstappen’s claims of inconsistency in FIA stewarding decisions highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the sport in achieving fairness and consistency in its decision-making processes.
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