P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Fernando Alonso made a rare mistake at the very beginning of the Azerbaijan GP, one which saw him penalised.
Fernando Alonso admitted that his early clutch release caused him to jump the start at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, resulting in a time penalty. Despite starting 11th, Alonso’s error was prompted by reacting to Oscar Piastri, who also jumped the start. The penalty demoted Alonso to the 15th position, although he believes it did not impact his overall race performance. Team-mate Lance Stroll also struggled for pace at the Baku City Circuit, finishing 17th. Aston Martin’s chief trackside officer, Mike Krack, acknowledged the limitations in strategy options at the race and aims to regroup for a stronger performance in Singapore after the challenging weekend in Baku.
