Oscar Piastri cut a frustrated figure when speaking to Sky Sports after finishing second at the British Grand Prix on Sunday.
The Australian had gone into the event hoping to extend his lead over team-mate Lando Norris in the race for the F1 Drivers' Championship.
That didn't happen, however, with Piastri given a 10-point grid penalty as Norris secured glory.
Piastri was given the penalty for a Safety Car infringement when he was leading the race. He was penalised for driving too slowly, much to his dismay.
Oscar Piastri cut a frustrated figure when speaking to Sky Sports after finishing second at the British Grand Prix on Sunday
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The FIA explained the decision by saying: "The Stewards reviewed positioning/marshalling system data, video, telemetry, team radio and in-car video evidence.
"When the clerk of the course had declared that the safety car was coming in that lap and the lights were extinguished, Car 81 suddenly braked hard (59.2 psi of brake pressure) and reduced speed in the middle of the straight between T14 and T15, from 218 kph to 52 kph, resulting in Car 1 having to take evasive action to avoid a collision.
"This momentarily resulted in Car 1 unavoidably overtaking Car 81, a position which he gave back immediately.
"Article 55.15 of the FIA Sporting Regulations required Car 81 to proceed at a pace which involved no erratic braking nor any other manoeuvre which is likely to endanger other drivers from the point at which the lights on the safety car are turned off.
"What Car 81 did was clearly a breach of that article. In accordance with the penalty guidelines, we imposed a 10 second time penalty to Car 81."
However, Piastri was visibly angry when speaking to Sky Sports - with the Australian admitted he was too afraid to say what he really thought.
"I'm not going to say much. I'll get myself in trouble," fumed the 24-year-old.
"Well done to Nico. I think that's the highlight of the day.
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"Apparently you can't brake behind the Safety Car any more. I did it for five laps before that.
"I'm not going to say much because I'll get myself in trouble.
"I still like Silverstone, even if I don't like it today..."
Piastri continued his complaints when speaking to Nico Hulkenberg, who finished third.
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"I got a 10 second-penalty for braking behind the Safety Car," he continued.
"I hit the brakes basically as the lights went out on the Safety Car, so then I didn't accelerate, and apparently that gets you a 10-second penalty."
While it was a frustrating day for Piastri, it was a memorable afternoon at the office for Norris.
The 25-year-old, reacted to his victory, said: "It's beautiful. Everything I dreamed of, I guess.
Lando Norris has boosted his chances of winning the F1 Drivers' Championship after securing glory at a rain-soaked British Grand Prix on SundayGETTY"Everything I've ever wanted to achieve. Apart from a championship, I think this is as good as it gets in terms of feelings and in terms of achievement, being proud, all of it.
"This is where it all started for me, and now thankfully I've been able to have my go.
"Incredible race, stressful as always, but the support from the fans made the difference today, so I've got to thank them for it all."
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