Lando Norris, the talented young McLaren driver, shocked the F1 racing community when he announced that he could retire if the International Automobile Federation (FIA) didn’t review the four-stage match ban he was facing. In an emotional interview after the recent race, Norris was in tears as he expressed disappointment and frustration with how he believed he was being treated unfairly. He claimed that the FIA’s recent decisions showed clear bias, even going so far as to claim that they “have cooperated to harm me.”

The incident stemmed from a controversial collision in a previous race, where Norris was thought to have violated track safety regulations. After the referee’s investigation, the FIA ​​imposed a hefty penalty, which many fans and even some experts considered too harsh for the situation. Norris, who is currently among the top drivers vying for the World Championship title, argues that the punishment not only affects his competitiveness but also seriously damages his spirit and motivation.

The reaction from the F1 community is diverse. Some support Norris’s views, saying the FIA ​​should be more transparent in how it makes decisions and applies punishment. Others argue that the 25-year-old driver is overreacting and needs to accept responsibility for his actions on track. Meanwhile, the McLaren team spoke out to protect their racing, calling on the FIA ​​to review the incident to ensure fairness for all parties.

Norris’s statement not only sparked a debate about fairness in F1, but also raised questions about his future in the sport. If he were to truly retire from his career, it would be a huge loss for F1, where Norris was considered one of the brightest talents of the younger generation. Currently, all eyes are turning to the FIA, awaiting official comment from the organization in the face of mounting public pressure. Is this just a moment of Norris’s driving, or is it the end of his F1 journey? Only time will tell.