McLaren Appeals Lando Norris' Penalty from US GP Overtake
- Lando Norris received a five-second penalty for leaving the track while overtaking Max Verstappen during the United States Grand Prix.
- The penalty demoted Norris to fourth place and increased Verstappen's championship lead to 57 points.
- McLaren has submitted a petition for review, claiming new evidence, with a hearing set for October 25, 2024.
During the United States Grand Prix, held in Austin, Lando Norris received a five-second penalty for overtaking Max Verstappen after leaving the track, which resulted in him being demoted to fourth place. This decision increased Verstappen's lead in the Drivers’ Championship to 57 points, with just five races remaining. Following some contemplation, the McLaren team, initially unwilling to appeal the ruling due to the lack of new evidence, submitted a petition for a review, claiming to have discovered new insights into the incident. This petition came just before the deadline and has surprised teams within the paddock. A hearing regarding the appeal is scheduled for October 25, 2024, during the Mexico City Grand Prix, where McLaren must convince the stewards of the existence of significant new evidence. The controversy surrounding this incident has sparked discussions among drivers regarding the need for clearer overtaking guidelines, with Norris receiving backing from peers including Lewis Hamilton. Both drivers will address the subject further in a meeting set for Friday evening.