Oscar Piastri Reprimanded for Pit Lane Breach at Italian GP Practice
Summary
Oscar Piastri received a reprimand for a pit lane fast lane breach during Italian GP FP2.
Why it matters
The incident highlights strict pit lane regulations, even during practice sessions, and the varying penalties depending on when an infringement occurs.
The details
- Oscar Piastri prematurely entered the pit lane fast lane after a red flag caused by Kimi Antonelli, prior to the session's official restart.
- This action directly violated the race director's event notes for the Italian Grand Prix.
- McLaren admitted their error, stating they reacted to a 'track clear' message instead of waiting for the 'session re-start time' confirmation.
- Stewards issued a reprimand, acknowledging that no significant sporting advantage was gained due to it happening in free practice.
A broader context
- Similar infringements during qualifying, such as those by Kimi Antonelli and George Russell at the Bahrain Grand Prix, resulted in one-place grid penalties.
- In a separate decision, Gabriel Bortoleto avoided penalty for a yellow flag infringement, as stewards deemed he lacked sufficient time to react and his view was obstructed before overtaking Liam Lawson.
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