P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Was Oscar Piastri’s 10-second time penalty in Brazil too harsh?
Jamie Chadwick believes Oscar Piastri was unfairly penalized with a 10-second time penalty at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, considering Kimi Antonelli’s role in the incident.
Piastri’s championship aspirations took a hit when he crashed and finished fifth following the penalty for a collision with Antonelli.
The incident led to Charles Leclerc’s race-ending damage, but opinions are divided on whether Piastri deserved such a severe penalty.
Karun Chandhok criticized the guidelines for not appropriately assessing Piastri’s actions, suggesting a five-second penalty would have sufficed instead.
Despite facing setbacks, Piastri defended his move, and McLaren expressed respect for the stewards’ decision while acknowledging the penalty’s severity.
