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Hulkenberg: Alonso picked “wrong corner” to try defensive F1 games with Russell
Alonso received a post-event drive-through penalty, which was converted into a 20-second time penalty for impeding Russell during their battle for sixth place. The FIA stewards found Alonso’s driving to be “potentially” dangerous for slowing down 100 meters earlier than usual, leading to Russell’s crash. Hulkenberg criticized Alonso’s tactics and suggested that such moves should be reconsidered, especially in high-speed blind corners like Turn 6. Hulkenberg pointed out the potential dangers of such tactics and urged for a review of the corner’s safety. The incident is expected to be discussed at the F1 drivers’ briefing in Japan, with concerns raised about the consistency of Alonso’s statements regarding the incident. Alonso expressed disappointment over the penalty, stating that he was only trying to defend his position and did not find his actions dangerous.
