Formula 1
F1 stewards issue statement as Max Verstappen penalty changes outcome of Saudi GP
A five-second time penalty given to Max Verstappen changed the course of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and helped Oscar Piastri to take victory over the Dutchman
The Formula 1 stewards have explained the rationale behind their decision to penalise Max Verstappen at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The Dutchman was handed a five-second time penalty after a skirmish with Oscar Piastri at the first corner of the race.
&w=400&resize=400,240&ssl=1 "Max Verstappen reacts furiously, takes aim at FIA after time penalty in Saudi Arabian Grand Prix")
&w=80&resize=80,80&ssl=1 "Max Verstappen reacts furiously, takes aim at FIA after time penalty in Saudi Arabian Grand Prix")
&w=400&resize=400,240&ssl=1 "Piastri wins Saudi Arabian GP to move to top of F1 standings after Verstappen slapped with five-second penalty")
&w=80&resize=80,80&ssl=1 "Piastri wins Saudi Arabian GP to move to top of F1 standings after Verstappen slapped with five-second penalty")
