The stable McLaren requested the review of five-second penalty imposed on Lando Norris during the Grand Prix of Canada.
Unsportsmanlike conduct
During the Montreal GPIn fact, Lando Norris he had been punished for having slowed down excessively during the regime of Safety car. The pilot, according to the accusation of FIA, would have like this cars blocked behind him to avoid losing positions returning to the pits first Piastri and then himself. In other words, for allow the team to make a double pit stop. The reason for the penalty was, however, only vague: “unsporting behaviour“, which in Italian translates as: “unsportsmanlike behaviour”. Referring to thearticle 12.2.1.l of the International Sporting Code, Which reads: “Any violation of the principles of fairness in competition, unsportsmanlike behavior or attempt to influence the results of a competition, in a manner contrary to sporting ethics".
McLaren: submission of appeal application
In a press release from the Woking team it is read:“We remained in Canada surprised by the penalty and uncertain of the reasons underlying the decision. We spoke to the stewards immediately after the race to understand the reasons for the penalty. ” The McLaren, then, he didn't expect a penalty in that circumstance. But she remained respectful and got to work with the aim of submit the appeal request, as the regulation allows the “right of review” for these penalties. This right is SCTI is recognized from the moment teams find new, to evaluate elements such as to legitimize a review. According to International Sporting Code of FIA"If you discover a new significant and relevant element and was not available to the parties seeking review at the time of decision in question, the stewards who issued a decision or, in their absence, those designated by the FIA, may decide to review their decision following a request for review".
