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Norris questions Leclerc's Brazilian GP penalty after race
Lando Norris has questioned the five-second penalty given to Charles Leclerc after the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos.[1, 3] Leclerc tapped the left rear of Liam Lawson's Racing Bulls car at Turn 12 on the penultimate lap.[3] The penalty, issued after the race, dropped the Ferrari driver from seventh place behind Lawson.[3]
Separately, RacingNews365 reported that Norris had a 'huge blunder' on the São Paulo podium and described it as an injury near-miss, saying 'he's very lucky'.[5] Motorsport Week reported the FIA has been urged to review its podium safety procedures following the incident, which it called a 'lucky escape'.[2]
Why it matters The FIA has been urged to review its podium safety procedures after a near-miss involving Lando Norris during the São Paulo podium celebrations.[2, 5]
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