P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Oscar Piastri was issued a costly time penalty at the British Grand Prix following an infringement behind the safety car.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella defended Oscar Piastri after he received a 10-second time penalty at the British Grand Prix. The penalty was served during Piastri’s final pit stop, resulting in Lando Norris taking the lead and winning the race. Piastri was penalized for driving erratically during a safety car restart, causing Max Verstappen to take avoiding action. Piastri chose not to comment on the penalty, fearing repercussions for speaking his mind. McLaren deemed the penalty “very harsh,” suggesting the stewards should have considered certain factors. Stella reviewed the data and video and maintained that the penalty appeared excessive. The safety car was recalled late, leaving little time for drivers to regain tyre and brake temperature, affecting all competitors.
