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FIA announce harsh McLaren penalty verdict after Oscar Piastri incident at Canadian GP
The FIA has issued a harsh penalty to McLaren following Oscar Piastri’s mistake at the Canadian Grand Prix, where he breached pit-lane speed limits.
During FP1 in Montreal, Piastri was found to have exceeded the 80km/h limit by reaching 80.3km/h, prompting the stewards to impose a €100 (£85) fine on McLaren.
This fine, although seemingly minor, underscores the strict enforcement of rules in F1, as evidenced by penalties imposed on other teams such as Red Bull and Williams in similar instances.
The thin line between compliance and infringement in F1 is exemplified by recent incidents, like Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon receiving fines for minor speed limit breaches.
The sport’s focus on precision and adherence to regulations has been highlighted by past disqualifications, such as those of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc for technical infractions.
Although Piastri escaped a more severe punishment this time, the episode underscores the critical importance of meticulous attention to detail in F1.
