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Oscar Piastri lost the British GP after being penalised for braking ‘erratically’ behind the safety car.
During the British Grand Prix, Nico Hulkenberg informed Oscar Piastri that his abrupt braking behind the safety car almost led to more incidents in the field, shedding light on the stewards’ decision to penalize the McLaren driver. Piastri braked as the final safety car period was concluding, causing Max Verstappen to briefly overtake him on the right side of the track. Despite retaining the lead after the restart, Piastri received a 10-second time penalty and two penalty points for his actions, affecting the race’s outcome in favor of teammate Lando Norris. Hulkenberg, who finished third, cautioned Piastri about the potential dangers his actions posed to other drivers. Piastri defended himself, attributing the incident to timing and expressed frustration about the penalty. He chose not to elaborate further during a post-race TV interview, alluding to potential repercussions for braking behind the safety car.
