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Perez fears repeat Alonso F1 incidents won’t get punished
Alonso was penalized with a 20-second time penalty for his defensive tactics that led to a crash with George Russell in Melbourne. The decision to penalize Alonso has divided opinions in the paddock, with some drivers questioning the consistency of the stewards’ decisions. Sergio Perez believes the penalty was harsh and worries about the lack of consistency in enforcing penalties for similar incidents in the future. Perez highlighted the need for consistent decision-making by the FIA in such cases, referencing past incidents. While acknowledging Alonso’s aggressive driving style, Perez emphasized the importance of maintaining consistency in penalizing such actions. Lando Norris also expressed surprise at the sanction handed to Alonso, stating that the incident did not warrant a penalty as it was not a brake test. Norris suggested that George Russell had the opportunity to anticipate the situation and react accordingly.
