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Oscar Piastri was handed down a 10-second time penalty for driving erratically behind the safety car when leading the British Grand Prix – but did the stewards make the right call?
At the British Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri lost a potential victory due to a 10-second penalty for erratic driving behind the safety car. The penalty allowed his McLaren teammate to take the lead and win the race, narrowing the championship gap to eight points. Despite McLaren’s concerns about the severity of the penalty, Piastri served it as the officials found him guilty of an infringement. Questions have been raised about the fairness of the decision, especially compared to similar incidents in the past. McLaren engaged with race control during the race, but ultimately the penalty stood, sparking debates among drivers and fans. Was Piastri’s penalty too harsh? Share your thoughts in the comments and poll on RacingNews365.
