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Max Verstappen blindsided by controversial FIA penalty in F1 Silverstone showdown

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July 8, 2025
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Max Verstappen blindsided by controversial FIA penalty in F1 Silverstone showdown

Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 6, 2025 Red Bull's Max Verstappen leads into the first corner at the start of the race ahead of McLaren's Oscar Piastri REUTERS/Andrew Boyers TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

In a shocking turn of events at the F1 Silverstone Grand Prix, Max Verstappen found himself in the dark regarding a controversial penalty imposed by the FIA. Despite securing pole position, Verstappen quickly lost his lead to Oscar Piastri, who dominated the race until a second safety car intervention. The race took a dramatic turn when Verstappen was penalized for allegedly braking erratically on the restart, resulting in a 10-second penalty and two penalty points. The Red Bull driver’s confusion was evident as he expressed his surprise at not being informed about Piastri’s penalty during the race.

McLaren’s Andrea Stella criticized the penalty, deeming it harsh due to the late call of the safety car, which impacted the leading driver’s ability to control the group during the restart. This contentious decision raised eyebrows, especially considering a previous incident involving George Russell and Mercedes at the Canadian GP, which Red Bull protested to no avail. When questioned about the disparity between Piastri’s penalty and Russell’s incident, Verstappen pointed out the inconsistency in the steward’s decisions.

The aftermath of the Silverstone Grand Prix continues to reverberate through the F1 community, with fans and experts dissecting the implications of the controversial penalty on the championship standings. Stay tuned as the FIA faces mounting scrutiny over their handling of on-track incidents and penalties, shaping the narrative of this thrilling F1 season.

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