Controversy Over F1 Penalties at USGP Continues

The United States Grand Prix saw controversy as Lando Norris received a five-second penalty after going off-track while battling Max Verstappen, impacting his title hopes. McLaren's Andrea Stella criticized the penalty as inappropriate, arguing both drivers went off-track and gained an advantage, but only Norris was penalized. This decision fueled allegations of biased decision-making by the FIA, with Mercedes' Toto Wolff questioning the consistency of stewarding after similar incidents involving George Russell and Verstappen were handled differently. Verstappen defended his actions, stating the rules about staying within track limits are clear, while Norris argued that the stewards rushed their decision without understanding the drivers' perspectives. Despite the controversy, Verstappen extended his championship lead to 57 points ahead of Norris. In a separate incident during the Sprint Race, Norris avoided penalties for alleged erratic driving, as stewards found his defensive moves legitimate.