Norris criticises F1 virtual safety car rules after Spanish GP loss
Lando Norris said Formula 1's current Virtual Safety Car rules are unfair after the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix. Multiple outlets reported that he felt the rules cost him a chance of victory in Madrid.
Lando Norris criticised Formula 1's current Virtual Safety Car rules after the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix, describing them as unfair. Reports said he believed the system contributed to him losing what had been a chance to win.
Several outlets said Norris argued the rules are not how the situation should be handled. RaceFans also reported that drivers had previously asked Formula 1 to address the issue.
The story was framed across coverage as a reaction to Norris seeing victory slip away in the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, with his comments focused on the VSC regulations rather than a broader sporting complaint.