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Oscar Piastri and Yuki Tsunoda hit with costly Brazilian GP penalties

Amid a period of early race chaos in Brazil, two drivers were issued 10-second time penalties.

Fergal Walsh

09 November 2025

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Oscar Piastri and Yuki Tsunoda have been issued 10-second time penalties at the São Paulo Grand Prix.

Piastri made contact with Kimi Antonelli at Turn 1 amid a safety car restart, which pitched Antonelli into Leclerc.

While Piastri and Antonelli were able to continue, Leclerc suffered terminal damage and was eliminated from the race.

It marked another blow for Piastri in Brazil following his crash during the sprint race in mixed conditions.

Tsunoda also got into trouble with the stewards after he made contact with Lance Stroll.

The Red Bull driver appeared to be out of control of his car as he approached the corner, hitting the Aston Martin driver at the apex, sending Stroll into a spin.

As a result, Tsunoda was also handed a penalty.

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