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Revealed: Oscar Piastri’s speed and braking pressure to trigger F1 British GP penalty
Details have emerged about Oscar Piastri’s speed and braking at the F1 British Grand Prix, leading to a 10-second time penalty for braking under Safety Car conditions. Despite finishing second to teammate Lando Norris, Piastri’s lead in the drivers’ championship narrowed. The FIA report disclosed that Piastri applied 59.2 psi of brake pressure, slowing from 218 kph to 52 kph, forcing Max Verstappen to take evasive action. Expert analysis supported the stewards’ decision, with Anthony Davidson stating that Piastri’s driving was erratic, shocking Verstappen. Despite Piastri’s complaints of braking similarly on every lap, replays showed varying degrees of deceleration, leading to agreement with the stewards’ ruling by Davidson and Jenson Button. Piastri maintains the F1 standings lead, but his margin over Norris has diminished to eight points.
