System 1 boss Andrea Stella reckons acquired a “harsh” penalty in the course of the Brazil Grand Prix – claiming was equally in charge.
after knocking Antonelli into when he took second down the within of Flip 1 with the vehicles three-wide.
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Stewards stated the McLaren driver was “wholly accountable for the collision” as a result of Piastri wasn’t totally alongside Antonelli, and famous that he additionally locked up within the course of.
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, who stated the rookie “did the nook like Oscar was by no means there”, which is a verdict echoed by Stella.
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“When it comes to the penalty, I might say that was undoubtedly on the tough facet,” he stated. “Oscar it is true we see slightly lock-up, however on the similar time he is capable of keep the trajectory, which is finally what counts.
“I feel the duty needs to be shared with Kimi, as a result of Kimi sort of knew that Oscar was on the within and the collision in all probability might have been prevented; maybe Kimi was additionally apprehensive of getting Leclerc on the surface – a troublesome scenario, clearly.
Andrea Stella, McLaren
Andrea Stella, McLaren
“However I feel total the penalty is harsh for Oscar, to be thought of totally in charge for this incident. On the similar time now it is finished, so I reiterate the respect that we’ve got for the stewards, we settle for it, we transfer on.”
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Piastri consequently completed fifth whereas team-mate and title rival gained from pole, which means the Briton now has a 24-point championship lead with three rounds remaining.
It has been a exceptional turnaround from Norris, who had a 34-point deficit after Zandvoort however within the six grands prix since has claimed two wins and three further podiums – in comparison with no victories and only one podium for Piastri.
So when requested if it was now Norris’ title to lose, Stella stated: “For me, the one method I have a look at the classification is to go one race at a time and ensure that we maximise the factors we rating.
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“Whereas it may very well be a superb train to speak about System 1, which is honest, to take a look at the mix, ‘It is now a championship that Lando owns, he does not personal’… it is so tutorial.
“From a driver’s viewpoint, crew viewpoint, we simply must ensure that we keep targeted on ourselves and targeted on executing weekends like Lando has executed right here in Brazil or in Mexico.
“And as an example with Oscar, ensure that our alternatives are capitalised. Truthfully, in terms of the factors, we’ll check out the tip of Vegas and we’ll see the place we’re – and likewise after Qatar and Abu Dhabi.”
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