• Football
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • Home
  • Football
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • Lionel Messi
    • Cristiano Ronaldo
    • EA FC 25
    • Wrexham
  • Boxing
    • Tyson Fury
    • Anthony Joshua
    • Oleksandr Usyk
    • Mike Tyson
    • Jake Paul
    • Logan Paul
  • UFC
    • Dana White
    • Conor McGregor
    • Khabib Nurmagomedov
    • Jon Jones
    • Paddy Pimblett
    • Joe Rogan
  • Other Sport
    • Athletics
    • Formula 1
    • MMA
    • Motorsport
    • NBA
    • Darts
    • NFL
    • Snooker
    • Wrestling
    • Tennis
    • Cricket
    • Golf
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube
FIA release statement explaining Max Verstappen 20-second Mexico GP penalty after Lando Norris incidents

Home> F1

Updated 22:40 27 Oct 2024 GMTPublished 22:17 27 Oct 2024 GMT

FIA release statement explaining Max Verstappen 20-second Mexico GP penalty after Lando Norris incidents

The FIA have explained their decision.

Ryan Smart

Ryan Smart

The FIA have given their official reasoning for giving Red Bull's Max Verstappen a 20-second time penalty at the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Verstappen was punished for two separate incidents with his Drivers' Championship rival Lando Norris on lap eight of the race.

The Dutchman was adjudged to have forced the McLaren driver off the track and gained a lasting advantage for leaving the track respective, and was given a 10-second time penalty for each incident.

Advert

Norris would eventually finish the race in second after overtaking Charles Leclerc late on, with Verstappen in sixth.

The gap between the pair is now down to 47 points with four Grands Prix and two sprint races remaining, with Verstappen still in control despite his poor result in Mexico.


Advert

Now, after much debate throughout the Grand Prix and differing reactions from both drivers, the FIA have released two documents which explain the stewards' decision to hand Verstappen a significant penalty.

The first document - surrounding the first incident at turn four - reads: "Norris was attempting to overtake on the outside of Verstappen at Turn 4.

"Norris was ahead of Verstappen at the entry, apex and towards the exit of the turn when he started being forced off track.

"The Stewards believe that the maneuver was done in a safe and controlled manner and that Norris would have been able to make the maneuver on the track had he not been forced off the track by Verstappen.

Advert

"The penalty is the standard penalty in such cases."

FIA

And on the turn eight incident, the stewards state: "Following the incident at Turn 4, Verstappen attempted to pass Norris on the inside at Turn 8.

"Verstappen was ahead at the apex of Turn 8 and would have been entitled to racing room.

Advert

"However, he was not able to complete the maneuver on the track, left the track and kept the lasting advantage gaining the position, incidentally forcing Norris off the track.

"The penalty is the standard penalty for leaving the track and gaining a lasting advantage."

Notably, the FIA removed the first document from their official website shortly after publication. The reason for this has not yet been made clear.

Featured Image Credit: FIA / Getty

Topics: Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, Formula 1, Red Bull Racing, McLaren

Ryan Smart
Ryan Smart

Live in constant hope of the top flight as a Preston North End fan. Written in the past for SPORF, GiveMeSport and more.

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

an hour ago
22 hours ago
a day ago
  • an hour ago

    George Russell aims another dig at Max Verstappen after stunning pole lap at Canadian GP

    George Russell poked fun at Max Verstappen after he snatched pole from his rival at the Canadian Grand Prix.

    F1
  • 22 hours ago

    FIA suspends key figure ahead of Canadian Grand Prix after 'unauthorised comments' made on Max Verstappen and George Russell

    A statement has been issued by the FIA.

    F1
  • a day ago

    Sky Sports F1 reporter speaks out after feisty interview with Max Verstappen goes viral

    The Red Bull star was not happy with reporters ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix.

    F1
  • a day ago

    Charles Leclerc secret exit clause 'revealed' as Ferrari star considers shock move to F1 rival

    Charles Leclerc has been linked with a move away from Ferrari.

    F1
  • Lando Norris aims dig at Max Verstappen in F1 cooldown room while watching footage of George Russell incident
  • Lando Norris gives telling interview after finding out Max Verstappen comment was picked up by Sky Sports microphones
  • Max Verstappen handed penalty immediately after Barcelona Grand Prix as commentators call for disqualification
  • Red Bull request FIA rule change for replacement driver as Max Verstappen race ban looms