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Oscar Piastri accepts penalty for Mexico clash
Piastri takes 10-second penalty for Turn 1-2 collision with Arvid Lindblad at Mexico City Grand Prix.
In brief
Piastri takes 10-second penalty for Turn 1-2 collision with Arvid Lindblad at Mexico City Grand Prix. Oscar Piastri accepted a 10-second penalty for colliding with Arvid Lindblad during Mexico City Grand Prix opening corners, saying FIA guidelines are tricky to enforce in such complex corners. Originally reported by…
Penalty accepted
Oscar Piastri accepted a 10-second penalty for colliding with Arvid Lindblad during Mexico City Grand Prix opening corners.
Collision details
Piastri hung his McLaren around the outside of Lindblad into Turn 1, with both drivers holding their lines.
Contact result
Lindblad's rear-left wheel made contact with Piastri's front right, springing the Racing Bulls into the exit wall.
Penalty impact
Piastri took a 10-second penalty, costing him seventh place and classifying him in 13th after safety car.
Guidelines tricky
Piastri said FIA driving standards guidelines are hard to enforce in corners with immediate direction changes.
Sao Paulo focus
Piastri hopes for a cleaner weekend at Sao Paulo Grand Prix to reclaim third in constructors' championship.
Car development
McLaren has a revised front wing for Sao Paulo to improve handling and develop 2027 MCL41 car.
The big picture
Oscar Piastri accepted a 10-second penalty for colliding with Arvid Lindblad during Mexico City Grand Prix opening corners, saying FIA guidelines are tricky to enforce in such complex corners.
