At the Jeddah Grand Prix, Lando Norris narrowly avoided a penalty after moving forward before the lights went out. Despite concerns raised by competitors, including George Russell, about a potential jump start, FIA stewards determined no offense occurred as Norris’ car transponder did not trigger any irregularities.
Reflecting on the incident, Norris attributes his reaction to nearby lights, possibly from spectators’ cameras. While surprised by the lack of penalty, Norris acknowledges that he gained no advantage from the incident.
Seeking clarity on jump-start rules, Norris plans to raise the issue during the drivers’ briefing in Australia. He notes the ambiguity surrounding jump starts, exemplified by Sergio Perez’s similar incident without penalty.