P1racenews AI automatic summary:
It was not Oscar Piastri’s finest moment in F1, and ultimately, his mistake cost him the race.
According to Martin Brundle, Oscar Piastri, known as the “silent Aussie assassin,” displayed his “angry” side after receiving a contentious penalty during the British Grand Prix. Piastri was penalized with a 10-second time penalty for erratic driving under the safety car, resulting in him losing the lead at Silverstone to his teammate Lando Norris. Post-race, Piastri expressed bewilderment about the penalty and even inquired about switching positions with Norris after serving it. Brundle, in his post-race column, highlighted the significance of the rule Piastri had breached and the potential dangers it poses in poor visibility conditions. The penalty Piastri received was questioned by Brundle, who noted that the incident revealed a previously unseen aspect of Piastri’s character, characterized by his reaction and radio call to the team.
