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Russell, Alonso under investigation over "bizarre" incident in F1 Australian GP
In the closing stages of the Albert Park race, George Russell and Fernando Alonso were vying for sixth place, with Russell gaining on Alonso due to fresher tires and a later pit stop. Russell’s Mercedes became destabilized and crashed into the wall after seemingly gaining on Alonso approaching Turn 6, with the incident under scrutiny by the race stewards. Russell confirmed he was unharmed after a medical check and expressed surprise at the sudden speed change of Alonso ahead, stating it was “bizarre” and hinting at a potential brake test. Alonso, managing battery issues, noted he was not focused on cars behind him and was mainly concentrating on maintaining pace in a challenging race. The stewards summoned both drivers for a hearing at 5:20 pm local time in Albert Park to review the incident further.
