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Oscar Piastri’s lap time deletion in qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix has caused quite a stir.
McLaren boss Andrea Stella expressed his belief that the evidence regarding Oscar Piastri’s track limits violation at the Austrian Grand Prix was insufficient. Piastri’s lap time in Q3, which would have placed him third, was deleted due to running wide at Turn 6, causing him to finish seventh. McLaren’s appeal against the ruling was dismissed by the FIA, upholding the penalty. Changes to the Red Bull Ring circuit included gravel strips added to Turns 6, 9, and 10 after numerous infractions last year. Despite improvements, Stella felt the evidence against Piastri lacked clarity compared to previous cases of track limit violations. Stella commended efforts to enforce regulations but stressed the importance of clear and conclusive evidence to justify penalties. The McLaren team principal also highlighted positive steps taken to address track limits issues and emphasized the need for continuous improvement in self-policing track limits.
