Oscar Piastri receives a 10-second penalty after the Italian Grand Prix, but not for the incident with Lewis Hamilton.
The Australian driver has shown before the summer break that he is not afraid to go up against the biggest names in Formula 1, and he proved it once again in Monza. In the 41st lap, Hamilton almost completed an overtaking maneuver on the inside of Piastri at the Roggia chicane, but he pushed too hard and made contact with the McLaren, causing damage to its front wing. Piastri dropped back to 14th place after the collision, while the four-time world champion received a 5-second time penalty. However, this penalty did not affect his final position, as he finished 6th even with the penalty.
Interestingly, Piastri also received a 10-second penalty after the race, similar to Hamilton. According to the FIA statement, the Australian driver cut the track at turns 1 and 5, gaining a significant advantage over Liam Lawson by not giving back the position. Despite the penalty, Piastri managed to hold on to 12th place.
The incident between Piastri and Hamilton may have been the talk of the race, but both drivers faced penalties for separate incidents. The FIA’s decision shows that they are committed to enforcing fair play and maintaining the integrity of the sport.
What were the consequences faced by Oscar Piastri and Lewis Hamilton for their on-track incidents during the Italian Grand Prix?
Oscar Piastri, the Australian driver, has proven time and again that he is not afraid to go head-to-head with Formula 1’s biggest names. And in the recent Italian Grand Prix at Monza, he once again showcased his fearless spirit.
On the 41st lap, Piastri found himself in a gripping battle with Lewis Hamilton. Hamilton attempted an overtaking maneuver on the inside of Piastri at the Roggia chicane but pushed too hard, resulting in contact with Piastri’s McLaren and damaging its front wing. As a consequence, Piastri dropped back to 14th place, while Hamilton received a 5-second time penalty. Nonetheless, this penalty didn’t impact Hamilton’s final position, as he finished 6th even with the penalty.
Interestingly, Piastri also received a 10-second penalty after the race, similar to Hamilton. The FIA’s statement revealed that Piastri cut the track at turns 1 and 5, gaining a significant advantage over Liam Lawson by failing to give back the position. Despite the penalty, Piastri managed to hold on to 12th place.
While the incident between Piastri and Hamilton stole the spotlight during the race, both drivers faced penalties for separate incidents. This decision from the FIA highlights their dedication to ensuring fair play and upholding the integrity of the sport.
Oh no! What was the penalty for? Hopefully it won’t affect his overall performance too much.
I wonder if there was any controversy surrounding the penalty or if it was a clear-cut decision by the stewards.