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Alonso: “Strange” Australian GP penalty won’t change approach to racing in F1
The Aston Martin driver received a drive-through penalty in Melbourne, which was converted to a 20-second time addition, for aggressive defending against George Russell on the final lap at Albert Park. His early deceleration to ensure a clean exit caught Russell off guard, leading to a crash into the barriers on the track. Although surprised by the penalty, Alonso believes this incident was a one-off that won’t change his future racing behavior. He mentioned the importance of understanding defensive driving rules, especially in situations like giving DRS to the car behind. Alonso also expressed concerns about the safety of Turn 6 at Albert Park, highlighting past incidents and the need for improvements. Despite wanting to move on from the incident, he reflects on the penalty and its influence on future races, highlighting the unpredictability of racing scenarios.
