Piastri loses points finish after 10-second penalty for Lindblad collision | Formula 1
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Oscar Piastri’s strong drive to a points finish in the Mexican Grand Prix was derailed after stewards imposed a 10-second penalty for a collision with Racing Bulls driver Arvid Lindblad. The incident occurred as Piastri attempted an overtaking maneuver on the outside of turn one, where the stewards ruled he failed to establish a valid racing position alongside Lindblad before contact.
Despite Piastri’s claim that he had limited options to avoid the crash, officials determined the McLaren driver could have adjusted his line further left after exiting the corner, even if it meant briefly leaving the track. The penalty dropped Piastri from seventh place to 15th, costing him a crucial championship points haul in a tightly contested season.
