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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.
Norris received a five-second penalty during the Grand Prix for leaving the track and gaining an advantage over Verstappen, ultimately costing him a podium spot and three championship points. Piastri was also penalized in the Sprint race for forcing Gasly off track at Turn 12, expressing confusion over the differing outcomes of similar incidents. Both drivers questioned the stewards’ decisions, highlighting the challenges of judging on-track actions, especially for those with limited driving experience. Verstappen and Norris had two instances where Verstappen took both cars to the run-off, with no penalties issued on the opening lap. Piastri emphasized the difficulty of penalizing one driver when both go off track during the Lap 52 scuffle. Verstappen defended his driving as within the rules, taking a swipe at McLaren in the post-race press conference for their complaints.
