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Oscar Piastri argued that the penalties he and McLaren team-mate Lando Norris received at the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix highlighted the stewards’ inconsistencies.
During the Grand Prix, Norris received a five-second penalty for cutting a corner and gaining an advantage over Verstappen, causing him to lose a podium finish and three championship points. Piastri was also penalized for a similar incident during the Sprint race, questioning the stewards’ decision-making and the inconsistency in penalties. Both drivers highlighted the complexity of judging track limits, especially when both cars go off track. Verstappen defended his actions, citing the rules about overtaking outside the white lines. McLaren’s Team Principal accepted the first-lap incident but questioned the penalty in the Lap 52 scuffle. Overall, the drivers and teams expressed frustration with the varying interpretations of the rules and penalties applied during the races.
