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Norris-Verstappen U.S. GP duel brings into question F1 rules

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McLaren driver Lando Norris was penalised for passing championship rival Max Verstappen off the track.

The stewards' decision effectively undid Norris ' overtake, reversed the on-track positions at the chequered flag.

The decision raises questions over the consistency of F1 stewards' rulings.

Lando Norris was penalised for forcing Max Verstappen off the track at the U.S. Grand Prix .

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says every incident in an F1 season has a unique set of circumstances.

McLaren 's McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says the incident will be investigated.

McLaren team-mate Stella Stella believes the stewards should have investigated the incident after the race, rather than before the chequered flag, to allow time to interview the drivers.

Norris had a 52 -point deficit to Verstappen ahead of the U.S. Grand Prix , which now stands at 57 points.

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