P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Oscar Piastri was issued a costly 10-second time penalty at the British Grand Prix for an incident that appeared similar to George Russell’s in Canada.
Oscar Piastri appeared to be heading towards his sixth win of the season at the British Grand Prix but was given a 10-second time penalty. He had dominated most of the race after overtaking Max Verstappen on lap eight and dealing with early-race disruptions and the first safety car restart. However, a second restart following a collision led to Piastri being penalized for erratic driving, costing him the victory. Piastri, usually composed, showed visible frustration after the race, feeling unfairly treated by the F1 stewards, resulting in a second-place finish and a narrowed lead in the standings to eight points over team-mate Lando Norris. The British GP will likely be seen as a missed opportunity by Piastri despite the long season ahead.
During the British GP, Piastri encountered difficulty when race control signaled for the safety car’s withdrawal on lap 21, catching him off guard as he accelerated just as the notification appeared. His high speed and the delayed safety car exit forced him to slow down abruptly, causing chaos. This allowed Verstappen to pass him as Piastri struggled to regain control of the pack. The 10-second penalty imposed after a steward review ultimately hindered Piastri’s chances, as he finished behind Norris, who clinched his maiden home victory.
