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The McLaren driver had qualified third fastest in Austria but dropped to seventh after the deletion.
Oscar Piastri expressed his frustration over the “embarrassing” decision to disqualify him from setting the fastest lap in Austrian Grand Prix qualifying due to a track limits violation. Despite setting a time that would have secured him P3 on the grid, his lap was deleted for exceeding track limits at Turn 6, leading to a drop to seventh place. Piastri defended his actions, claiming he did not run wide or go off the track as alleged, with McLaren planning to appeal the ruling. He criticized the inconsistency in track limit enforcement, especially considering the substantial measures put in place to prevent such infractions. Piastri felt unfairly penalized for pushing the limits of his car, emphasizing the importance of allowing drivers to demonstrate their full capabilities on the track.
