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Oscar Piastri’s penalty at the Brazilian Grand Prix has been addressed by his F1 rival and reigning champion Max Verstappen.
Oscar Piastri’s penalty at the Brazilian Grand Prix has sparked comments from his F1 rival Max Verstappen, as well as criticism from other drivers like Carlos Sainz. The penalty, given for a collision during a safety car restart, has been deemed too harsh by some in the F1 community.
Verstappen mentioned that Red Bull would have reacted differently if he was in a similar situation and advised Piastri to handle it with the FIA directly. The penalty has impacted Piastri’s championship position as he trails behind Lando Norris going into the Las Vegas GP weekend.
Sainz, in his statement, emphasized the need for a reevaluation of how penalties are imposed in F1, citing multiple incidents this year that he believes were not handled appropriately. The situation has reignited discussions around fair play and consistency in the sport.
