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Alonso hit with penalty for Sainz clash in China F1 sprint
During the Shanghai sprint event, Alonso was battling the Ferraris for third place when they collided at Turn 9, resulting in a puncture for Alonso. The stewards summoned both drivers and determined that Alonso was at fault for the incident. Alonso retired from the race but was given a 10-second penalty for causing the collision. The stewards recommended the FIA to clarify the regulations regarding retired cars and penalties. Alonso felt that Sainz did not leave enough room during their battle, leading to the collision. With this penalty, Alonso now has a total of six penalty points in the last 12 months.
