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Fernando Alonso reckons Lewis Hamilton will avoid being penalised for his part in the Turn 1 clash in Formula 1’s
In the Formula 1 race, Hamilton, starting from the 12th position, made a bold move that led to a collision between himself, Alonso, Stroll, and Norris, forcing Norris and Stroll out of the race. Despite the incident, Hamilton continued and finished in eighth place before receiving a penalty for speeding in the pit lane. Alonso expressed frustration at the stewards’ decision-making process, implying bias against non-Spanish drivers. Alonso had to pit due to a punctured tire and re-entered the race behind the Safety Car, engaging in battles with Ocon. He strategically avoided risks during the race to prevent further penalties following a previous incident in China. For Alonso, the truncated race acted as a testing session to gather data on tire degradation for the upcoming grand prix. Looking ahead, Alonso emphasized the importance of the qualifying race and stated his team would analyze the data to make necessary improvements for the main race.