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Red Bull boss Christian Horner has questioned the lack of consistency in F1 stewards’ decisions after Oscar Piastri was handed a 10-second time penalty at the British Grand Prix.
Red Bull boss Christian Horner raised concerns about the inconsistency of Formula 1 stewards’ decisions following Oscar Piastri’s 10-second time penalty at the British Grand Prix where he abruptly braked causing Max Verstappen to take evasive action. While Horner acknowledged the penalty for Piastri was warranted, he pointed out a lack of balance in decisions, highlighting a similar incident involving George Russell in Canada where no penalty was given. Horner believed that the penalty affected the outcome of their race. The decision to fit a skinnier rear wing on Verstappen’s car was a strategic move to secure pole position and create an advantage for the race despite the uncertain weather conditions. The Red Bull team’s forecast didn’t anticipate the rain coming as late and heavy as it did, impacting Verstappen’s performance during the race. Horner also mentioned that despite setting up well for the changing weather conditions, the momentum was disrupted by Piastri’s questionable driving move.
