Oscar Piastri has escaped punishment after being summoned to the Method 1 Austrian Grand Prix stewards for allegedly driving too slowly throughout his reconnaissance laps.
The McLaren driver completed fourth on the Purple Bull Ring, however himself and a crew consultant have been despatched to the stewards at 5:10pm native time.
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It was in relation to Piastri supposedly exceeding the time restrict between the security automotive traces, which might have been a breach of Article 12.2.1.i.
However governing physique the FIA opted to not take any additional motion, stating: “The Stewards heard from the motive force of Automotive 81, crew consultant and reviewed video, timing in-car video proof.
“After reviewing the video footage it was evident that the automotive was properly throughout the specified delta time. Subsequently the Stewards take no additional motion.
“Rivals are reminded that they’ve the appropriate to attraction sure selections of the Stewards, in accordance with Article 15 of the FIA Worldwide Sporting Code and Chapter 5 of the FIA Judicial and Disciplinary Guidelines, throughout the relevant cut-off dates.
Oscar Piastri, McLaren
Oscar Piastri, McLaren
“Choices of the Stewards are taken independently of the FIA and are primarily based solely on the related laws, tips and proof offered.”
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Piastri due to this fact retains his P4 after beginning seventh, earlier than overtaking team-mate Lando Norris on the opening lap.
The Australian then bided his approach by means of the race to cross the Ferrari pair of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, who’d made an additional pitstop beneath digital security automotive situations.
This outcome lifts Piastri as much as fourth within the championship on 80 factors, one away from each Norris and Leclerc regardless of failing to begin the opening two grands prix of the 2026 marketing campaign.
Images from Austrian GP – SundayGeorge Russell, Mercedes
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Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
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Oscar Piastri, McLaren
Oscar Piastri, McLaren
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, Lando Norris, McLaren, Sergio Perez, Cadillac Racing
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Max Verstappen, Purple Bull Racing
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Mark Mateschitz
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Race begin
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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Franco Colapinto, Alpine, Alexander Albon, Williams
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, Oscar Piastri, McLaren
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, Oscar Piastri, McLaren
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
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Nico Hulkenberg, Audi F1 Staff
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
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George Russell, Mercedes
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George Russell, Mercedes
George Russell, Mercedes
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