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Perez fears repeat Alonso F1 incidents won’t get punished
Alonso received a drive-through penalty, converted into a 20-second time penalty, for his defensive tactics leading to a last-lap crash with George Russell in Melbourne. Opinions in the paddock vary on whether the stewards were right to penalize Alonso, with most drivers surprised by the decision. Sergio Perez believes the penalty was harsh and highlights potential inconsistencies in the FIA’s actions. Perez emphasizes the importance of consistency in penalties for similar incidents across race weekends. While acknowledging Alonso’s aggressive driving style, Perez trusts Alonso to stay within the boundaries of fair play during battles on track. Lando Norris also expressed surprise at the stewards’ handling of the Alonso incident, suggesting George Russell had time to react to the situation. Norris believes Alonso’s actions were odd but not severe enough to warrant a penalty.
