Norris reprimanded for erratic driving under Bahrain GP Safety Car

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Lando Norris received a reprimand from FIA stewards for erratic driving under the Safety Car during Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The ruling follows a summons and investigation, with no further action for re-join or overtake. McLaren's straightline speed deficit remains a separate concern.

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How the sources differ

PlanetF1 and Crash.net lead on the punishment, while Sky Sports confirms Norris keeps points. The official FIA document establishes the reprimand and clears other allegations. Motorsport.com, F1i, ESPN, The Race, Autosport, and Formula1.com focus on McLaren's pace deficit, not the penalty.

Recommended first read: Sky Sports F1 provides the most complete summary of the penalty outcome, confirming Norris keeps points, and is non-paywalled with an image.

FIA documents

Lando Norris receives a reprimand for erratic driving under Safety Car conditions in the Bahrain Grand Prix, with no further action for the re-join or alleged overtake.

The Stewards have summoned Lando Norris to a hearing regarding alleged erratic driving, leaving the track, and overtaking under Safety Car conditions.

Lance Stroll has been issued a Warning for exceeding the maximum permitted time between Safety Car lines during Qualifying at the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Lance Stroll received a warning for exceeding the maximum permitted time between Safety Car lines during Qualifying.

The stewards decided no further action for Lance Stroll and Franco Colapinto after reviewing data showing they slowed to allow other cars past.

Lance Stroll has been summoned by the stewards for an alleged breach of the FIA F1 Regulations and International Sporting Code related to driving unnecessarily slowly during Q1 and Q2.

Norris reprimanded for erratic driving under Bahrain GP Safety Car

How the sources differ

FIA documents

Reprimand for Norris for erratic driving under Safety Car

Lando Norris summoned for erratic driving under Safety Car

Warning for Lance Stroll for exceeding SC2-SC1 time limit

Warning for Lance Stroll for exceeding SC2-SC1 time limit

No further action for Stroll and Colapinto over qualifying time limit

Lance Stroll summoned for driving unnecessarily slowly in Q1 and Q2

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