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FIA penalty prompts cheeky Piastri request
Oscar Piastri made a cheeky request to his McLaren team during the British Grand Prix to maintain his championship lead.
Piastri’s teammate Lando Norris won at Silverstone, reducing Piastri’s lead to just eight points with 12 races remaining in the season.
A controversial penalty for Piastri under safety car conditions led to his frustration and a post-race interview where he discussed requesting a swap of cars with Norris.
Piastri, feeling he did a good job despite the penalty, remains focused on winning more races despite the setback.
With Verstappen’s struggles and Norris as his main competitor, Piastri’s consistency and determination will play a crucial role in the rest of the championship battle.
