McLaren instigate right of review after Lando Norris's US Grand Prix penalty

McLaren have asked for a "right of review" over Lando Norris's controversial penalty at the United States Grand Prix as George Russell and Lewis Hamilton urged Formula One to introduce full-time stewards.

Norris was handed a five-second penalty for overtaking Max Verstappen during the closing stages in Austin last weekend, despite both drivers leaving the track and McLaren arguing that the Dutchman had forced his title rival wide.

It meant Verstappen finished ahead of Norris and extended his title lead to 57 points.

A hearing will take place in Mexico on Friday following McLaren’s request which will determine whether there is "significant and relevant" new evidence which was unavailable to the stewards at the time of their decision.

McLaren said in a statement: "We believe there is a significant and new element that was unavailable to us at the time the decision was made."

Formula One has a different stewarding panel at each race and it is not a full-time, professional role.

Speaking ahead of this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix, Russell – who is a director of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association – said he believes that needs to change and that F1 should follow the lead of other global sports.

"The stewards are doing the best job that they can. They have a set of guidelines that they follow," the Mercedes driver said.

"The only way you are going to have consistency is if you have the same stewards at every single race weekend.

"They are very experienced but they here as almost volunteers. It is not a professional, paid job. If you look at football for example, even though there is controversy, they are professionals.

"As a sport, that’s probably the direction that we should be heading."

Russell believes Verstappen should also have been