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Fernando Alonso has called for changes to Turn 6 at Melbourne’s Albert Park Circuit, following his incident with George Russell a fortnight ago.
Fernando Alonso expressed surprise at his 20-second time penalty and three penalty points following the Australian Grand Prix incident with George Russell, deeming it unlikely to be repeated. The stewards penalized Alonso for potentially dangerous driving during an incident at Turn 6, where Russell crashed into a barrier and ended up on his side on the track. Suggestions of Alonso brake-checking Russell were not confirmed by the FIA. Team principal Mike Krack defended Alonso against criticisms from other drivers before the Japanese Grand Prix. Despite the penalty, Alonso remains clear on the rules regarding defending positions and believes the sanction will not impact their approach to racing. He emphasized the need for safety improvements at Turn 6 in Australia to prevent future incidents.
