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Krack: Aston Martin frustrated by inconsistent F1 penalty decisions
In Saturday’s sprint race, Alonso was given a 10-second penalty for a collision with Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz, leading to Alonso’s retirement due to a puncture.
The following day, Stroll received a similar penalty for crashing into Daniel Ricciardo under safety car conditions, causing damage to Ricciardo and Piastri.
Team Principal Krack criticized the harshness of Stroll’s penalty, noting recent tough treatment towards Alonso and Stroll by stewards.
Krack cited various incidents where other drivers escaped punishment, highlighting inconsistencies in penalty decisions.
Krack emphasized the importance of having a fast car to avoid penalties, pointing out Verstappen’s clean record.
