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Piastri penalty labelled ‘unacceptable’ at Las Vegas Grand Prix
Grand Prix Drivers’ Association director Carlos Sainz criticized the penalty given to McLaren F1 driver Oscar Piastri for an incident in Brazil. Piastri received a 10-second penalty for a collision with Kimi Antonelli that led to Charles Leclerc’s retirement. The penalty cost Piastri valuable points in a tight championship battle, potentially altering the title outcome. Sainz labeled the penalty as “unacceptable” and called for a review of how race stewards handle incidents in Formula 1. Sainz highlighted the need for a better approach in applying penalties, especially in cases like Piastri’s where the fault wasn’t clear. The incident raised concerns about the current penalty system and its impact on race outcomes in the pinnacle of motorsport.
