P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Oscar Piastri spent his entire Qatar Grand Prix under a cloud ahead of an already-confirmed investigation into his pre-race antics.
Oscar Piastri was not penalized by the FIA stewards at the Qatar Grand Prix despite a controversial incident before the race at the Lusail International Circuit. Following a review of the incident and Piastri’s explanation, the stewards decided to issue only a warning to the 23-year-old driver. Piastri was observed passing Lewis Hamilton and another car at high speed on the pit lane entry after his installation lap, narrowly avoiding contact with the other vehicles. This prompted Hamilton to report the incident to the Mercedes team, expressing his concern about Piastri’s maneuver. An investigation was initiated by the stewards but deferred until after the race, leading to speculation about potential penalties for the young Australian driver. The official outcome of the stewards’ decision was revealed post-race, leaving Piastri with just a warning. Stay tuned for further developments on this incident.
