McLaren Defends Oscar Piastri: Unveiling the Controversial British GP Penalty Debacle

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella felt Oscar Piastri’s 10-second penalty at the British Grand Prix was “very harsh.” Piastri slowed abruptly on the straight, causing Max Verstappen to take evasive action, which led to the penalty. Stella believed mitigating circumstances were not considered by the stewards. Verstappen also thought the penalty was “extreme.” Despite winning with Lando Norris, McLaren still wants to discuss the incident with the FIA and stewards for further clarification. Stella hopes for a better interpretation in similar situations in the future. Tovább a cikkhez

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Piastri’s Agony: Controversial Penalty Derails Victory at British GP

After finishing second in the British Grand Prix behind his team-mate Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri was visibly angry as he took off his helmet due to receiving a 10-second penalty for erratic braking behind the safety car. During the race at Silverstone, on lap 21 behind the safety car, Piastri slammed the brakes on the Hangar Straight, surprising Max Verstappen, who had to swerve to avoid a collision. Verstappen radioed his team about the incident, which led to Piastri being penalized. In a post-race interview with Jenson Button, Piastri expressed…

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The Controversial Penalty: Decoding Oscar Piastri’s Challenge at the F1 British GP

The FIA race stewards explained that McLaren driver Oscar Piastri was given a 10-second penalty for braking too hard during a safety car restart at the British Grand Prix, causing Max Verstappen to take evasive action. The stewards found Piastri’s braking to be excessive and in violation of the sporting regulations regarding safety car procedures. Piastri’s penalty allowed his teammate Lando Norris to win the race, while Piastri finished second and saw his championship lead decrease to just eight points. Despite the penalty, Piastri expressed frustration and disbelief, suggesting that…

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Formula 1’s Elite Standings: Post-2025 British Grand Prix Analysis

Formula 1's Elite Standings: Post-2025 British Grand Prix Analysis

Updated F1 drivers’ and constructors’ world championship standings following the 2025 British Grand Prix.

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Unprecedented Triumph: Lando Norris’ Double Victory & Nico Hulkenberg’s Historic Achievement

Unprecedented Triumph: Lando Norris' Double Victory & Nico Hulkenberg's Historic Achievement

Wow! What a thriller! It doesn’t get any better than that. And what a result for Nico Hulkenberg.

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