The two incidents were very similar. In Canada, Russell braked and Max Verstappen passed him. At Silverstone, Piastri did the same with the same result. In Canada, the stewards took no action, and rejected a post-race protest from Red Bull. At Silverstone, Piastri lost the win as a consequence of a 10-second penalty.

Oscar Piastri lost a possible British Grand Prix win in Silverstone after being given a 10-second penalty for erratic driving behind the safety car

Twice in two races Max Verstappen was caught out by a rival's braking behind the Safety Car, but only one was punished.