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Alonso penalised for driving action in Russell incident in F1 Australian GP
Mercedes racer George Russell crashed out from seventh place in Melbourne two laps before the end while chasing the Aston Martin driver. The race concluded under virtual safety car conditions with Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz leading Charles Leclerc for a 1-2 finish. Fernando Alonso was penalized for altering his driving style during a lengthy FIA hearing. The penalty was converted to a 20-second reprimand, dropping him to eighth place with added penalty points. Alonso explained his different approach to the corner, while Russell argued the move was erratic and caused him to lose control. The stewards could not definitively determine Alonso’s intentions in the incident, stating that drivers should have the right to try different approaches.
