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Montoya: FIA crazy for penalising moves around the outside

Article To news overview © McLaren Former McLaren and Williams F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has blasted the FIA for its liberal use of penalties last weekend during the 2021 Austrian Grand Prix. The likes of Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez were all handed time penalties for seemingly pushing other drivers off the track while defending the inside line. However, as the Columbian points out, harsh punishments for aggressive - yet fair - racing go against the gentleman's code of motorsport. “What happened in the race, in my opinion… I mean, why is it a penalty, because there’s gravel? If there’s a run-off, is it not a penalty?" Montoya told Motorsport TV after...
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