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Norris risks losing P2 after Vegas GP with FIA investigation
08:20, 23 Nov
Updated: 09:04, 23 Nov
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Lando Norris risks forfeiting his second-place finish at the Las Vegas Grand Prix following the scrutiny of the McLaren driver’s car after the race.
The British driver, who is within touching distance of a maiden Drivers’ Championship, has seen his No. 4 MCL39 come under the crosshairs of the FIA’s Nikolas Tombazis in the garage, who, alongside his team, was conducting a thorough check on the 26-year-old’s car.
The British driver, who is within touching distance of a maiden Drivers’ Championship, has seen his No. 4 MCL39 come under the crosshairs of the FIA’s Nikolas Tombazis in the garage, who, alongside his team, was conducting a thorough check on the 26-year-old’s car.
While the reason for this check has not yet been officially revealed, it is worth noting that the McLaren driver was forced to lift and coast in the final stages of the Nevada race.
Lando Norris at the Las Vegas Grand Prix - Photo: RacePictures
McLaren press conference delayed
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella’s press conference with the media has been delayed as the team waits to hear if there are any issues with one or both of McLaren’s cars.
Sky Sports pitlane reporter Ted Kravitz earlier stated he believes Norris' car was under investigation by the FIA due to a possible fuel sample issue.
"I've got to tell you that Lando's car is under investigation by the FIA. I was just doing the end-of-race interview with Andrea Stella, and we got moved away because Lando's car was pushed back into the garage so the FIA could do their normal checks," he said.
"This was just the normal checks the FIA did, but because Lando was told to lift and coast at the end for fuel, they are taking a special view on whether they can take the fuel sample out."
"I think that is in progress. It is a random selection. They were starting random investigations for car No 4 but I do believe there are further investigations being done," he concluded.
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