McLaren rejected Piastri’s request over the radio for the team to cancel out the effect of the penalty by asking the drivers to swap places. It would have put the Australian driver back into the lead and potentially deprived Norris of an emotional first home win
Oscar Piastri after the race at Silverstone on Sunday. Pic/AFP
Oscar Piastri aims to use the “frustration” he feels at the penalty which cost him victory at the British Grand Prix as motivation to win more races as he chases the Formula 1 title.
Piastri was reluctant to join in the celebrations for McLaren’s fourth one-two finish of 2025 after a 10-second penalty imposed for sharp braking behind the safety car meant he finished behind teammate and title rival Lando Norris in Sunday’s race. He leads Norris by eight points at the halfway point of the season.
McLaren rejected Piastri’s request over the radio for the team to cancel out the effect of the penalty by asking the drivers to swap places. It would have put the Australian driver back into the lead and potentially deprived Norris of an emotional first home win.
“It doesn’t change much for the championship. I feel like I did a good job today. I did what I needed to. That’s all I need, and I will use the frustration to make sure I win some more races later,” Piastri said on Sunday.
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