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Max Verstappen’s Outrage Over Shocking Penalty Twist at F1 British GP

James Taylor by James Taylor
July 7, 2025
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Max Verstappen’s Outrage Over Shocking Penalty Twist at F1 British GP

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JULY 06: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 makes a pitstop during the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 06, 2025 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202507060343 // Usage for editorial use only //

Max Verstappen Blasts F1 Officials Over Controversial Penalty Decision!

In a shocking turn of events at the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, Max Verstappen expressed his disbelief at the penalty handed to Oscar Piastri, labeling it as “strange.” The drama unfolded as Piastri, on the cusp of claiming his sixth victory of the season, was slapped with a 10-second time penalty for a Safety Car infringement, ultimately costing him the race win.

The contentious incident occurred at Silverstone when Piastri appeared to come to a halt as the Safety Car lights were extinguished, allowing Verstappen to overtake him. The stewards deemed Piastri’s actions erratic and penalized him, leading to a heartbreaking loss for the Australian driver as his teammate Lando Norris took the checkered flag.

Verstappen, who was unaware of the penalty during the race, voiced his astonishment at the decision, drawing parallels to a similar incident he experienced with George Russell in Canada where no penalty was imposed. The Dutch driver questioned the inconsistency in the steward’s rulings, defending Piastri’s actions and expressing his disbelief at the disparity in treatment between the two situations.

Despite the controversy, Verstappen refused to blame Piastri for his own misfortunes in the race. Following a spin after attempting to pressure Piastri on the track, Verstappen managed to recover to finish fifth, salvaging crucial points in the championship battle.

As speculation arises regarding the impact of Piastri’s brake pressure on Verstappen’s race, the Red Bull driver remained diplomatic, stating that the incident did not directly contribute to his subsequent spin on cold tires.

The fallout from the British Grand Prix continues to reverberate across the F1 community, with Verstappen’s candid remarks shedding light on the contentious decision-making process of the race stewards. As the championship battle intensifies, the spotlight remains on the officials and their consistency in enforcing the regulations on the track.

Stay tuned for more updates on the ongoing F1 saga and the aftermath of the British Grand Prix.

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