Norris facing FIA investigation after Brazilian GP aborted start
Lando Norris has found himself at the middle of an FIA investigation following an alleged infringement of the starting procedure at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
The McLaren driver had got away as normal on the formation lap but plans for the first begin had to be aborted after Lance Stroll smashed out at Turn 4.
With Stroll’s Aston Martin stranded within the gravel, the FIA elected to abort the start just as the cars shaped up on the lattice.
When the ‘aborted start’ message was shown, Norris immediately set off again to complete an extra formation lap – which may be a breach of the regulations.
Article 47. 1 of F1’s Sporting Controls states that:
“If the formation lap has started, and the Race Chief chooses the begin ought to be aborted, the abort lights will be exchanged on, a board saying “ABORTED START” will be shown, all cars ought to return to the framework and all Competitors will be educated of the likely delay utilizing the official messaging system.
“The starting procedure will start once more at the ten (10) minute flag. Each time this happens the sprint session or the race will be shortened by one (1) lap.”
Norris ought to have remained stationary on the lattice and anticipated a appropriate restart, instead of going for an additional arrangement lap.
A number of other drivers, counting Norris’ championship match Max Verstappen, at first remained on the network as the rules direct – some time recently eventually getting going once more.
The FIA made an prompt notice that Norris was being explored for his breach.
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