Formula 1 may have a twist after the Sprint qualifying in Miami. Lando Norris, who secured pole for the Sprint race, is now under investigation by the FIA stewards.
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The McLaren driver was summoned after the session, suspected of having driven unnecessarily slowly during qualifying. The decision could directly impact the starting grid of the short Saturday race, putting the result achieved on track at risk.
Norris beat Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli by two tenths of a second to secure first position. The performance marked an important response from the British team, which was facing difficulties at the start of the new era of the category with the updated regulations.
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The investigation, however, casts doubt on the pole. The stewards are assessing whether the driver’s behavior during the session violated the rules, which could result in some penalty.
If penalized, Norris could lose the prominent position on the Sprint race starting grid. The final decision still depends on the stewards’ analysis, who will determine if there was any irregularity in his lap during the session.
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