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Oscar Piastri was appalled to receive a victory-costing penalty in the British GP after a similar incident in Canada went unpunished.
Former Mercedes reserve driver and current McLaren Formula E driver Sam Bird has raised concerns about brake pressure legality during safety car restarts, citing Oscar Piastri’s penalty at Silverstone. Piastri received a 10-second penalty and two penalty points for abrupt braking before a safety car restart, causing chaos among drivers behind him. Bird emphasized the need for the FIA to clearly define acceptable brake pressure levels during such situations to avoid similar incidents. He suggested that guidelines should specify no braking on straights and enforce limits on psi numbers to prevent risky maneuvers. Bird highlighted the importance of maintaining control and consistency for all drivers during safety car restarts to avoid potential accidents.
