Ricciardo Slams FIA After 'Ridiculous' Penalty at Monza

Aussie star cops 30-second penalty and three penalty points

Decision leaves McLaren driver furious

McLaren's Daniel Ricciardo has slammed the FIA for a "ridiculous" penalty handed down at the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.

After a bizarre first-lap incident with AlphaTauri's Yuki Tsunoda, the stewards hit the Australian with a 30-second penalty and three penalty points on his license.

Ricciardo was furious with the decision, calling it "a joke" and suggesting that the FIA had "lost their minds". The Aussie claimed that he had nowhere to go and that he could not avoid the collision with Tsunoda.

• Ricciardo slammed the FIA for a "ridiculous" penalty.
• The Australian was given a 30-second penalty and three penalty points.
• The stewards deemed Ricciardo responsible for the collision with Tsunoda.
• Ricciardo said he had nowhere to go and could not avoid the incident.
• The penalty dropped Ricciardo from ninth to 15th place.

The penalty dropped Ricciardo from ninth to 15th place, costing him valuable points in the championship.

The FIA has not yet commented on the incident.

The decision is sure to be a talking point in the Formula 1 paddock, with many drivers and teams questioning the severity of the penalty.

What are the rules surrounding penalties in Formula 1?

The FIA has a strict set of rules and regulations governing penalties in Formula 1.

Penalties can be imposed for a variety of offenses, including:

• Causing a collision
• Impeding another driver
• Exceeding track limits
• Ignoring blue flags

The severity of the penalty will depend on the severity of the offense.

Minor offenses may result in a warning or a small time penalty, while more serious offenses can lead to a disqualification or a race ban.

What are the implications of Ricciardo's penalty?

Ricciardo's penalty has a number of implications for both the driver and his team.

For Ricciardo, the penalty means that he has lost valuable points in the championship.

He is now 12th in the standings, 50 points behind championship leader Max Verstappen.

For McLaren, the penalty means that they have lost ground in the Constructors' Championship.

They are now fourth in the standings, 28 points behind third-placed Mercedes.

Conclusion

Ricciardo's penalty is a controversial decision that is sure to be debated in the Formula 1 paddock for some time to come.

The FIA will need to provide a clear explanation for the decision if they want to avoid further criticism.