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FIA issue Piastri penalty verdict after controversial Azerbaijan Grand Prix incident
The FIA has issued an F1 penalty verdict for McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, the championship leader, due to an alleged yellow flag infringement during practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku. Piastri met with the stewards after FP2 at the Baku City Circuit to discuss the incident. Despite holding a 31-point lead over teammate Lando Norris in the drivers’ championship, Piastri faced challenges with engine problems in FP1 and contact with the wall in FP2. Following an investigation, Piastri received a reprimand for allegedly failing to slow down under yellow flags. The FIA confirmed the decision, citing mitigating circumstances and historical precedents for similar incidents. Additionally, headlines in the F1 world discuss Verstappen’s openness to a potential move to Ferrari and team changes for the 2026 season.
