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FIA confirm F1 champion hit with deleted lap verdict at Azerbaijan GP
The FIA confirmed that only one driver, a F1 champion, received a lap deletion verdict at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The race in Baku was eventful, with Oscar Piastri crashing out early and Lando Norris finishing no better than P7. Piastri got a five-second penalty for jumping the start but didn’t serve it due to his DNF, while Fernando Alonso did serve his penalty during the race. However, Alonso had one lap time deleted for a track limit violation, the only offense in Baku, ensuring no further action for him. Aston Martin had a disappointing race, with Alonso finishing P15 and teammate Stroll in 17th, losing ground to Williams in the constructors’ championship. Alonso hinted that 2026 might be his last year in F1, depending on his physical and mental state.
