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Sainz's Penalty Sparks Debate | F1 News
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At the Hungarian Grand Prix, Carlos Sainz collided with race leader Oscar Piastri during a chaotic battle, handing Norris the win. Though stewards blamed Sainz and handed him a five-second penalty—barely affecting his race—he claimed he didn’t see Piastri due to blind spots and faulty automated blue flags. But onboard footage and team radio logs prove he received multiple warnings, including passing blue light panels and pit wall alerts. Piastri called it “one of the dumbest things” he’s seen, arguing there’s no excuse for missing a car lapping you when you’re fighting for victory. The stewards’ light penalty, based on visibility issues not system failures, left many questioning whether Piastri’s race-ending loss was truly fair.
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