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Carlos Sainz has called for an urgent review into Formula 1’s driving standard guidelines after Oscar Piastri’s “unacceptable” penalty in Brazil
Carlos Sainz has called for an urgent review of Formula 1’s driving standard guidelines following Oscar Piastri’s penalty in the Brazilian Grand Prix, deeming it “unacceptable.” Sainz defended Piastri, stating that the penalty was unjust for the level of the sport. He called for a swift review of the guidelines due to multiple incidents this season that he believes do not reflect the sport’s standards. Sainz highlighted previous incidents like the Zandvoort and Monza penalties as examples of inconsistent enforcement. The drivers will discuss these issues with the FIA at the next round in Qatar, debating whether to treat guidelines as strict rules or allow for more steward discretion. Sainz emphasized the need for a collective discussion to address these concerns in an effort to ensure fair and consistent rulings in racing incidents.
