P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The FIA has declared McLaren’s protest against Oscar Piastri’s track limits infraction during qualifying for the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix is inadmissible. Piastri had his final Q3 lap deleted for a track limits infraction at Turn 6, which the Australian labelled “embarrassing,” given the gravel traps in place at the corner were effectively made […]
Piastri’s final Q3 lap was deleted for a track limits infraction at Turn 6, which he found “embarrassing” given the gravel traps were deemed redundant by the ruling. The light blue line at the edge of the asphalt was used instead, resulting in Piastri falling to seventh in qualifying. Despite McLaren’s protest to the FIA, arguing lack of clear evidence, the ruling stood. The FIA refused to relent and Piastri will indeed start Sunday’s race in seventh place. McLaren’s protest was rejected as it failed to meet the necessary criteria under the FIA regulations. Therefore, Piastri’s grid position remains unchanged, with McLaren also losing their protest deposit.
