Oscar Piastri Expresses Frustration Over Penalty at Monaco Grand Prix
No more Mr Nice Guy from Oscar Piastri after the Aussie was left fuming at penalty that cost him dearly in Monaco: 'The pitlane speed is f***ed!'

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Oscar Piastri, the Australian McLaren driver, expressed anger after receiving a five-second penalty for pit lane speeding during the Monaco Grand Prix. Despite finishing fourth, he questioned the accuracy of the penalty and highlighted concerns about his car's performance compared to competitors.
- 01Piastri received a five-second penalty for exceeding the pit lane speed limit by just 0.1 km/h.
- 02Other drivers, including George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, also faced similar penalties during the race.
- 03Piastri finished the race in fourth place, gaining three positions despite the penalty.
- 04The Monaco circuit experienced deteriorating conditions, prompting complaints from multiple drivers.
- 05McLaren's team principal acknowledged the need to improve the car's overall performance to compete with top teams.
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Oscar Piastri, known for his calm demeanor, expressed significant frustration after receiving a five-second penalty for allegedly speeding in the pit lane during the Monaco Grand Prix. The McLaren driver, who started seventh and finished fourth, argued that he did not exceed the 60 km/h limit, claiming the penalty was unwarranted as FIA data indicated he exceeded the limit by only 0.1 km/h. Piastri's outburst over team radio reflected his anger at the situation, stating, 'The pitlane speed is f***ed.' Despite the penalty, he managed to gain three positions during the race, benefiting from the penalties of other drivers. However, he voiced concerns about McLaren's overall pace, finishing over 24 seconds behind the race winner, Kimi Antonelli. Team principal Andrea Stella praised Piastri's performance but acknowledged the team's need for improvement in speed and reliability to compete effectively against rivals like Ferrari and Mercedes.
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