The FIA has explained the reasons behind Lando Norris’ severe penalty during Sunday’s Qatar Grand Prix and the delay in deploying the safety car. Following the penultimate race of the Formula One season at Lusail,

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has responded to claims stating that Lando Norris would've won the Qatar Grand Prix if it wasn't for his penalty. The McLaren driver finished in 10th place after a 10-second stop-go penalty dropped him to the back of the grid.

An ugly bust-up between Qatar Grand Prix winner Max Verstappen and Mercedes’ George Russell; Lando Norris apologising for “f-----g up” the race; McLaren hitting out at the FIA for what they perceived to be a “disproportionate penalty” for their driver;