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McLaren fined for pitlane near-miss involving championship leader Oscar Piastri.
McLaren was fined €5,000 for the near-miss incident involving Oscar Piastri and George Russell during second practice at the Dutch Grand Prix. Piastri nearly collided with Russell when heading for the McLaren pit box, causing Russell to brake suddenly. The incident was investigated by F1’s governing body, and both drivers were summoned to see the stewards. Although McLaren received a fine, Piastri did not face a penalty. McLaren’s championship leader Piastri was outpaced by teammate Lando Norris in Zandvoort. Just nine points separate the McLaren drivers going into the final 10 races of the 2025 season. The stewards explained that McLaren should have managed the situation better and imposed the fine under Article 12.2.1.h.
