Lando Norris

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SEP 16, 2026

Calls to review VSC rules after Norris 'robbed' of Madrid victory

Pundits have proposed adjustments to how VSCs are managed after Norris lost a likely win in Madrid; suggestions include minimum-duration VSCs to avoid uneven opportunities to pit.

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    • Brundle said the timing 'felt rather like a robbery'.
    • He proposed ensuring a VSC remains for at least one full lap so all drivers have the same pitting opportunity.
    • He acknowledged the trade-off with reducing green-flag racing time.
    • Former drivers and analysts publicly questioned whether a single untimely intervention should decide a race.
    • McLaren and Norris labelled the outcome 'unfair' in post-race comments.
    • Discussion is focused on whether procedural tweaks could prevent similar outcomes.
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