FIA reprimands Lando Norris for erratic driving in Bahrain GP
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 3:55 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
The FIA reprimanded Lando Norris following his erratic driving during the F1 Bahrain GP held in Malaysia. Norris struggled with tire choices that placed him at the back of the field and contributed to several mistakes. Despite making some recovery during the race, he failed to finish higher than ninth after a late safety car deployment. The FIA found that Norris did not manage his speed effectively behind the safety car, despite his claims of low sunlight affecting his visibility. He was cleared of serious penalties but instructed to improve his judgment.
- •Norris switched to medium tires on a wet track, starting him from the back.
- •He finished the race in ninth place after recovering from earlier setbacks.
- •The FIA noted Norris's failure to maintain an appropriate gap while behind the safety car.
- •Norris was reprimanded but avoided major penalties from FIA stewards.
- •He expressed ongoing struggles with straight-line speed issues during the race.
- 3:55 PMYahoo Sports — FIA Don’t Buy Norris’ Explanation For Erratic Bahrain GP Drive Amid Painful Outing
"The FIA didn’t buy the excuse from Lando Norris about low sun for erratic driving at the end of the dismal F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia for the Brit. Already the start didn’t work for McLaren’s Norris at the F1…
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