Summary
Car 81 (Piastri) received a 10-second time penalty for causing a collision with Car 23 (Albon) at Turn 10.
Explanation
The stewards determined that Oscar Piastri (Car 81) was wholly to blame for a collision with Alexander Albon (Car 23) at Turn 10 during the race, as he did not have the right to the corner under the Driving Standards Guidelines. A 10-second time penalty was imposed for breaching Appendix L, Chapter IV, Article 2d of the FIA International Sporting Code, which governs driver conduct and responsibility in avoiding collisions.
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Referenced regulations
FIA International Sporting Code - Appendix L - Chapter IV - Article 2d
d) Causing a collision, repetition of serious mistakes or the appearance of a lack of control over the car (such as leaving the track) will be reported to the Stewards and may entail the imposition of penalties up to and including the disqualification of any driver concerned.
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