FIA stewards admit mistake in Leclerc-Piastri collision ruling

Following the Belgian Grand Prix, FIA stewards acknowledged a misjudgment concerning a collision between Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri. Initially deemed a racing incident, the contact resulted in significant damage to Piastri's car. During a recent driver-steward meeting, stewards recognized that the incident warranted a penalty, likely a five-second time penalty. Leclerc reflected on the episode, admitting he might have pushed his defense too far. The stewards also discussed future guidelines on restart incidents as part of their ongoing review ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix.

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