In the aftermath of the US Grand Prix, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc has voiced his acceptance of his disqualification, underlining the precision involved that led to the car’s technical infringement. Stressing the minuscule error, he stated that it bore no impact on his car’s overall performance. Nonetheless, he understood the strict adherence to the rules. But that hasn’t stopped Lando Norris from setting out on the warpath.

McLaren’s famed driver, on the other hand, has expressed concerns over the FIA’s procedures. His remarks suggest a potential inconsistency in how the FIA carried out its checks, emphasizing the need for broader and more uniform scrutiny.

Calls for consistency in FIA’s legality checks grow louder with Lando Norris

Following the Austin GP, only a few cars underwent the floor legality checks, leading to the disqualifications of Lewis Hamilton and Leclerc. While some cars were thoroughly inspected, others, notably Carlos Sainz’s Ferrari and George Russell’s Mercedes, were not. This variation in checks allowed these two drivers to climb the race ladder. The recent events at the Austin GP underscore the importance of uniform enforcement of rules.

Norris pointed out, “I would love it if they had checked more cars. They checked mine first. It’s more [across] teams. If one car is illegal then there’s a high chance the other car is.”

Charles Leclerc echoed a sense of resignation, saying, “Of course, it hurts but rules are rules,” and added, “We’re talking about such tiny numbers that a kerb hit in a bad way could have made the difference. It is very fine, we are speaking about 10ths of mm.”