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Oscar Piastri was issued a costly penalty at the Brazilian Grand Prix following an incident with Kimi Antonelli.
Former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer criticized the stewards in Brazil for adhering too strictly to the rules in assessing the incident involving Oscar Piastri. Piastri, involved in a clash with Kimi Antonelli and Charles Leclerc during the São Paulo Grand Prix, was deemed at fault and received a 10-second time penalty. Palmer supported Piastri, emphasizing the need for drivers to have sufficient space on track. He noted the difficulty for drivers in changing course once committed to a corner. Palmer stressed the importance of drivers showing respect and giving space on track for competitive and fair racing. Piastri finished fifth in the race, contributing to teammate Lando Norris’ strengthened position in the drivers’ championship. Norris now leads the championship by 24 points.
