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McLaren boss Andrea Stella has described the stewards’ decision to hand Oscar Piastri a 10-second penalty during the F1 British GP as “very harsh.”
McLaren boss Andrea Stella disagreed with the stewards’ decision to penalize Oscar Piastri during the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, calling it “very harsh.” The penalty was given for Piastri slowing sharply at the end of a Safety Car period, affecting Max Verstappen. Stella argued that the late Safety Car withdrawal limited the drivers’ restart conditions, leading to unfair penalties. Stella hinted that Verstappen may have influenced the decision, suggesting some drivers may exaggerate situations. Despite his disagreement, Stella acknowledged the stewards’ difficult job and expressed willingness to discuss the penalty for future clarity and improvement.
