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Lando Norris shows potential for second at F1 Belgian GP despite grid penalty

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 2:00 PM

Last updated Jul 20, 2026

Lando Norris shows potential for second at F1 Belgian GP despite grid penalty

Summary

At the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix, McLaren team principal Andrea Stella stated Lando Norris, currently in seventh, had the pace to finish second without a 10-place grid penalty. Norris received the penalty for using a new Mercedes battery, exceeding his yearly allowance due to earlier reliability issues. The team's performance has been unexpectedly strong during the race weekend. Further updates will track Norris's position as the race progresses.

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Key Details

•Lando Norris is currently seventh at the F1 Belgian GP.
•Norris took a 10-place grid penalty for a new battery.
•Andrea Stella expressed surprise at the team's pace.
•Norris's penalty was due to exceeding his battery allowance.
•The race is still ongoing with updates expected.

Latest Updates

2:00 PMMotorsport.com — McLaren: Lando Norris had outright pace for second in F1 Belgian GP

What they're saying

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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella said his team has been positively surprised by its pace in the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix, feeling seventh-placed Lando Norris could have finished second without his grid penalty. Norris took a 10-place grid drop after taking a new Mercedes battery for the Spa weekend, exceeding his allowance for the year due to previous reliability issues. While ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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