P1racenews AI automatic summary:
McLaren and Oscar Piastri were requested to attend the stewards following an incident involving Max Verstappen.
McLaren was fined €10,000 by Italian Grand Prix stewards due to an unsafe release incident involving Max Verstappen during qualifying at Monza. The unsafe release of Oscar Piastri almost caused a collision with Verstappen who had to take evasive action. Despite McLaren locking out the front row, they were promptly fined for the incident. Piastri stated he couldn’t see Verstappen due to limited visibility, relying on the mechanic’s signal to leave the pit. Verstappen criticized the release as “optimistic”, with Piastri retaining second place and Verstappen starting seventh. The stewards’ full verdict highlighted the breach and emphasized competitors’ right to appeal.
