Sources: 
Christian Horner, Red Bull Racing team principal, has publicly criticized the Formula 1 stewards for what he describes as inconsistent penalty decisions during the Canadian Grand Prix.
Horner specifically took issue with the severity of Yuki Tsunoda's punishment, which included a
10-place grid penalty and
two penalty points on his superlicence for overtaking Oscar Piastri under red flag conditions during FP3.
"The scale of Tsunoda's penalty seems disproportionate," Horner said, pointing out that
seven other drivers were investigated for overtaking on the cool-down lap, a period when the race was still technically under safety car conditions.
This inconsistency, Horner argues, undermines the credibility of the stewards and the fairness of race adjudications. The Canadian Grand Prix penalties have sparked debate about how rules are applied and whether similar infractions receive equal treatment.
The stewards' decision to penalize Tsunoda harshly while only investigating others for similar overtaking maneuvers has raised questions about the clarity and uniformity of enforcement in Formula 1.
Horner's comments highlight ongoing tensions between teams and race officials over penalty consistency, a critical issue as the championship progresses.
"Consistency is key to maintaining trust in the sport's regulatory framework," Horner emphasized.
The controversy underscores the challenges stewards face in balancing strict rule enforcement with fair competition, especially in complex scenarios like red flags and safety car periods.
Sources: Christian Horner criticized F1 stewards for inconsistent penalties at the Canadian Grand Prix, highlighting Yuki Tsunoda's 10-place grid drop and superlicence points for overtaking under red flag conditions, while seven other drivers faced investigations for overtaking during the cool-down lap under safety car rules.
