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FIA’s Stern Ruling: McLaren and Oscar Piastri Penalised After Canadian GP Incident

Montréal, June 14, 2025 – The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has delivered a severe verdict on McLaren and their driver Oscar Piastri following a contentious on‑track confrontation during the Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

The incident occurred in the latter stages of the race, when Piastri, defending third place, made contact with Mercedes’ George Russell at Turn 13. The two cars touched amid a thrilling scrap as Russell, on fresher tyres, attempted an overtake. Both were summoned post‑race by the stewards, raising concerns of aggressive driving and the potential breach of driving standards in variable conditions .

According to the stewards, Piastri “defended his line aggressively, resulting in contact that forced Russell off track and momentarily losing control”—a move that fell short of sportsmanship and sporting regulations. After an “intensive review” that included in‑car video, telemetry, and stewards’ observations, the FIA issued the following penalties:

•Oscar Piastri receives a 15‑second time penalty, demoting him from P3 to P6 in the final classification.

•McLaren is issued a €200,000 fine for failing to control their driver’s conduct and breaching team responsibility codes under Article 27.

•Piastri also incurs 3 penalty points on his super‑licence for “unsporting behaviour and avoidable contact” .

The ruling has substantial implications. Piastri’s reduction in points narrows his lead in the Drivers’ Championship to just seven points ahead of Lando Norris. McLaren’s Constructors’ lead, while still significant, is now vulnerable as rival teams close in.

Team Principal Zak Brown called the incident “a misjudgment under pressure,” accepting the penalties but lamenting the timing so late in the season. Piastri expressed remorse: “I pushed too hard and made the wrong call—I’ll own it and focus on doing better next time.”

The FIA’s firm stance sends a clear message: aggressive defense at the expense of fairness won’t be tolerated. With the next race in Spielberg on the horizon, McLaren must prove they can maintain competitive intensity without crossing the line.