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Oscar Piastri received a five-second time penalty during the F1 Sprint at the Circuit of the Americas.
Oscar Piastri has expressed that McLaren will be seeking clarification from the FIA about the stewarding during the recent United States Grand Prix. The stewards’ decisions, especially regarding Lando Norris’ incident with Max Verstappen, were heavily scrutinized throughout the event at the Circuit of the Americas. Norris received a time penalty for gaining an advantage off the track during an incident with Verstappen at Turn 12. McLaren was particularly frustrated by the penalties, as Piastri also received a similar penalty for an incident involving Pierre Gasly. Piastri highlighted the inconsistency in penalties and the challenges of interpreting driver guidelines. Despite recognizing the difficulty of stewarding decisions, McLaren remains determined to seek answers and clarification on the matter.
