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Alonso slams "disappointing" penalty for Russell incident in F1 Australian GP
During the Melbourne race, Alonso found himself battling Russell for sixth place in the closing laps. Alonso claimed that he braked earlier for Turn 6 on the penultimate lap to carry more speed onto the following straight, catching Russell off guard and causing him to crash. The stewards investigated the incident and ultimately handed Alonso a 20-second post-race penalty for “potentially dangerous” driving, dropping him to eighth in the final results. Despite lifting earlier and braking, Alonso believed his driving was fair and not dangerous, disappointed in the stewards’ decision. The team didn’t appeal the penalty, with team boss Mike Krack acknowledging the positive day with 12 championship points earned from both drivers’ efforts. Stroll benefitted from Alonso’s penalty, finishing in sixth place.
