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McLaren is protesting the qualifying results at the Austrian Grand Prix after Oscar Piastri’s lap time was deleted for exceeding track limits. Piastri set the third fastest time at the end of Q3 bu…
McLaren is protesting the qualifying results at the Austrian Grand Prix due to Oscar Piastri’s deleted lap time for exceeding track limits at Turn 6. Piastri originally set the third fastest time in Q3, but his final attempt was nullified for going over the track boundaries. Despite only slightly crossing the white line with all four wheels and not losing time on the gravel trap, Piastri was pushed down to seventh on the grid. The situation was labeled as “embarrassing” by the Australian driver, who highlighted the harsh penalty for minimal infractions near gravel traps. McLaren’s team principal met with stewards immediately post-qualifying to address the issue and filed an official protest at the Red Bull Ring. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
