# FIA announces a huge penalty for Oscar Plastri and McLaren at the Spanish GP 2025
** Barcelona, June 1, 2025 ** – The International Automobile Federation (FIA) has confirmed a significant sanction against Oscar Piastri and Team McLaren following an investigation into the accusations of technical irregularities during the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix 2025
According to the Fia’s press release, the investigation focused on an alleged violation of the technical regulations relating to the McLaren McL39 rear brakes cooling system. The accusations, initially raised by rival teams such as Red Bull and Mercedes, suggested that McLaren had used a non -compliant system to obtain an aerodynamic advantage. After an in -depth analysis, which included the examination of telemetry data, videos and physical components of the car, the FIA has established that the rear of the rear brakes violated the technical regulations of 2025, in particular as regards the management of air flows.
The penalty inflicted on Oscar Piastri, who had dominated the qualifications with an impressive pole position and conquered the victory in the race, was the disqualification from the Spanish Grand Prix. This led to the loss of the points earned, a serious blow to the Australian pilot, currently the leader of the championship. In addition, McLaren was fined of 100,000 euros and has undergone a reduction of 20 points in the manufacturers ranking, reducing their advantage in the fight for the title.
Andrea Stella, McLaren’s Team Principal, expressed disappointment for the decision, calling it “excessively severe” and announcing the intention to appeal. “We have always operated in compliance with the rules and we believe that the tests are not enough to justify a penalty of this entity. We will continue to collaborate with the FIA to clarify the situation,” said Stella in an official note.
Plastri’s disqualification allowed Lando Norris, his teammate, to be promoted first, but the team lost the opportunity of a brace that seemed certain. Charles Leclerc, third in the race, is under investigation for a possible contact with Max Verstappen, which adds further tension to an already turbulent weekend.
This decision arrives in a crucial moment of the season, with McLaren at the head of both rankings. The penalty could reopen the fight against the title, giving Ferrari and Red Bull the opportunity to recover ground. In the meantime, the fans have divided: some claim that the FIA is trying to balance a championship dominated by McLaren, while others believe that the sanction is right to ensure equity.
The 2025 Spanish Grand Prix is thus confirmed as a turning point, with implications that could redefine the dynamics of the season. The next race will be crucial to understand how McLaren will react to this setback.
