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Carlos Sainz’s controversial move at the Hungarian Grand Prix cost Oscar Piastri the lead and ultimately the race, sparking debate over blame and accountability. Sainz claimed he was unaware of Piastri due to a glitched blue flag system and Piastri’s proximity to his blind spot, but onboard footage and team radio confirm he passed multiple blue lights and was warned. Piastri, furious over the incident, called it one of the dumbest he’s seen, emphasizing the manual warnings were still active. Stewards handed Sainz a five-second penalty, citing visibility issues in the final moments, not ignorance of the blue flag. While the penalty felt light given Piastri’s loss of the lead and eventual retirement, the decision leaned on situational awareness rather than outright negligence — a tense call when a driver’s mistake can derail a championship contender’s shot at glory.

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