Oscar Piastri was cleared by FIA stewards after an investigation into slow reconnaissance laps ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix.
What happened?
The McLaren driver was accused of breaching Article 12.2.1.i of the International Sporting Code.
He was summoned to appear before stewards at 17:10 local time to explain his actions.
Why it matters for Oscar Piastri
After hearing from Piastri and a McLaren representative, stewards reviewed video and timing footage.
They found Piastri remained within the required delta time during reconnaissance laps.
What comes next?
The investigation was closed with no further action taken against Piastri.
He finished 4th at the Austrian GP, ahead of teammate Lando Norris.
McLaren had an underwhelming weekend, never in contention for the podium.
Oscar Piastri's result was a positive note for the team.
The FIA stewards' decision was made after a thorough review of the evidence.
Piastri's performance at the Austrian GP showed his skill as a driver.
He was able to finish ahead of his teammate, a notable achievement.
The Austrian GP was an important race for Piastri and McLaren.
The team will look to improve their performance in future races.
Oscar Piastri's clearance by the FIA stewards is a positive outcome for the driver.