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The extra complications behind F1’s Alonso ‘brake-test’ penalty debate
Red Bull didn’t manage to trim the RB20 as expected, and Ferrari’s Imola updates were also delayed on what was a relatively slow news day. The drivers, including Alonso and Russell, had differing opinions on the controversy surrounding the penalties. Hulkenberg criticized Alonso’s tactics, while Bottas and Zhou thought the penalty was harsh. Verstappen chose to stay neutral, mentioning discussing it in the driver’s briefing. Alonso remained defiant, stating that penalties like these are a part of motorsports. Russell emphasized the importance of penalizing erratic driving to avoid setting a precedent for future incidents.
