P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Did Oscar Piastri deserve a penalty for his aggressive Turn 1 overtake in Brazil?
Oscar Piastri received a penalty for causing a collision with Kimi Antonelli during the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
The incident occurred as Piastri aggressively tried to overtake the Mercedes driver following a Safety Car restart at Interlagos.
Piastri’s move resulted in contact with Antonelli, leading to a chain reaction that also involved Charles Leclerc and ended the Ferrari driver’s race.
The collision caused Leclerc’s suspension to be damaged, prompting a Virtual Safety Car period.
As a result of the penalty, Piastri will have to serve a 10-second time penalty during his first pit stop, impacting his race position.
With Lando Norris dominating the race, Piastri’s championship prospects have taken a significant hit.
Commentating on the incident, Sky F1’s Martin Brundle noted that while Piastri had to make a move, the imposed penalty was justified, adding that Piastri now faces the challenge of building a gap over Antonelli.
