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Axed F1 boss takes aim at FIA stewards over controversial penalty verdict
Former F1 boss Guenther Steiner criticized the FIA race stewards for a controversial penalty at the British Grand Prix, questioning their judgment and actions in a recent episode of the Red Flags podcast. Steiner, known for his outspoken persona, continues to engage with the sport as a pundit and media figure, often expressing his opinions on various F1 matters. The penalty in question involved McLaren star Oscar Piastri and championship leader Max Verstappen during the Silverstone race, where Piastri received a 10-second time penalty and additional penalty points. Steiner argued that the stewards should have issued a warning to Piastri instead of a sudden penalty, emphasizing the importance of facts over drama in their decisions. He maintained his critical stance towards the FIA’s handling of the situation, suggesting that the penalty was unjust and lacked proper justification.
