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Fernando Alonso and George Russell were among those to complain about the FIA’s inaction against drivers cutting corners in F1’s Mexico City GP.
Fernando Alonso and George Russell raised concerns about the FIA’s lack of action against drivers cutting corners during the Mexico City Grand Prix. Five drivers, including Charles Leclerc, skipped the first turns to gain positions at the start of the race. Despite briefly leading, Leclerc gave way to Lando Norris with Lewis Hamilton close behind. Alonso criticized the inconsistencies in penalizing corner-cutting, expressing frustration at drivers gaining positions unfairly. Both Alonso and Russell highlighted the need for stricter enforcement to deter corner-cutting practices and ensure fair competition in Formula 1 races. Russell, finishing in seventh place, emphasized the importance of implementing penalties to prevent drivers from exploiting track limits for their advantage.
