Piastri Penalized, Norris Wins British GP

Oscar Piastri received a 10-second penalty at the British Grand Prix for breaching Article 55.15 of the FIA Sporting Regulations due to 'erratic braking' during a Safety Car restart, which forced Max Verstappen to take evasive action. The penalty cost Piastri a potential victory, allowing teammate Lando Norris to win and cutting Piastri's championship lead to eight points. McLaren and Piastri described the penalty as 'very harsh,' citing mitigating factors such as the late Safety Car call and difficult conditions, and argued Verstappen's reaction may have influenced the stewards. The decision has reignited debate over the consistency and fairness of Formula 1 stewarding. McLaren is reviewing the incident further and may seek clarification from the FIA. The controversy continues to fuel discussions within the paddock and among fans.