Within the early phases of the Components 1 British Grand Prix Oscar Piastri was operating on the entrance, having parlayed a P2 begin right into a lead forward of Max Verstappen and McLaren teammate Lando Norris.
However because the grid rolled round Silverstone below a Security Automobile attributable to moist circumstances within the first half of the Grand Prix, Piastri braked between Turns 14 and 15. Verstappen briefly pulled alongside him, and race officers took discover.
When the race resumed Verstappen spun, which for a second appeared to offer Piastri much more of a bonus as his Purple Bull rival slid again by means of the sector. However that’s when race officers intervened, noting Piastri for a possible Security Automobile infringement.
Moments later the choice got here, and Piastri was hit with a ten-second penalty. He served that penalty on a subsequent pit cease and completed second, however behind Norris. That outcome noticed his McLaren teammate inch nearer to him within the F1 Drivers’ Championship standings, and left Piastri annoyed after the checkered flag.
“I’m not going to say a lot, I’ll get myself in bother. Properly performed to Nico (Hülkenberg who completed third for his first F1 podium) I believe that’s the spotlight of the day. I’ll go away it there,” mentioned Piastri trackside to Jenson Button.
“Apparently you possibly can’t brake behind the Security Automobile anymore. I did it for 5 laps earlier than that and, once more, I’m not going to say an excessive amount of as a result of I’ll get myself in bother.”
The Australian driver then pivoted to pay tribute to the followers.
“However because of the gang for an excellent occasion, thanks for sticking by means of the climate. I nonetheless like Silverstone even when I don’t prefer it immediately. Thanks for popping out everybody.”
Talking later within the FIA Press Convention, Piastri opened up a bit extra concerning the incident.
“I assumed the penalty was fairly unhealthy however, anyway, I’m glad we had a fast automobile immediately, confirmed what I wanted to show, and it’s simply disappointing when what you deserve will get taken from you, however that’s the way it goes,” mentioned Piastri within the FIA Press Convention.
“I hit the brakes, noticed the Security Automobile lights went off so I didn’t speed up once more, and Max went previous me which was a bit unusual, after which I acquired a penalty for it so about so simple as that.
“The tempo was good, I did every little thing I wanted to, simply didn’t get the outcome I deserved.”
Piastri now has an eight-point edge over Norris within the Drivers’ Championship standings. The grid will pause for just a few weeks earlier than heading to historic Spa-Francorchamps for the Belgian Grand Prix, on the ultimate weekend of July.
