Piastri's Sao Paulo GP penalty 'on the harsh side' – Stella

Oscar Piastri's Sao Paulo Grand Prix was marred by a 10-second penalty for a collision with Andrea Kimi Antonelli, relegating him to fifth. McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella considered the penalty "definitely on the harsh side," suggesting shared responsibility, as Antonelli was aware of Piastri's inside move and potentially worried about Charles Leclerc outside. The incident at Turn 1 after a Safety Car restart saw Piastri and Antonelli make contact, sending the Mercedes driver into Leclerc's Ferrari. While the penalty was accepted, Stella expressed encouragement regarding Piastri's pace in later stints, despite his recent form and falling further behind Lando Norris in the title race, noting positive indications for future performance.