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Oscar Piastri has avoided a penalty after a “scary” pit lane incident with George Russell during Friday’s second practice session at the F1 Dutch GP, with McLaren instead handed a fine for the unsafe manoeuvre.
Oscar Piastri avoided a penalty in the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix after a pit lane incident with George Russell during Friday’s second practice session.
Piastri reentered the fast lane while entering the pits, causing Russell to brake heavily and take evasive action, creating a potentially dangerous situation.
The incident was caused as Piastri initially approached the wrong pit crew, then turned back into the fast lane as instructed by McLaren mechanics.
The FIA stewards found both Piastri and McLaren at fault, resulting in a €5,000 fine for McLaren under Article 12.2.1.h of the International Sporting Code.
George Russell described the incident as unexpected and scary, highlighting the potential risks involved in such situations in the pit lane.
Despite the close call, no collision or injuries occurred, providing a moment of reflection and realization for the drivers and teams involved in the incident.
