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Fernando Alonso has been given a 20-second time penalty after the Australian Grand Prix for driving in a “potentially dangerous” manner that caused George Russell to crash. Russell crashed at Turn …
Fernando Alonso received a 20-second time penalty following the Australian Grand Prix for driving in a manner deemed potentially dangerous, which led to George Russell’s crash at Turn 6 on the final lap of the race. Alonso lifted off more than 100 meters earlier than usual and made other atypical maneuvers, resulting in a significant difference in closing speeds with Russell. The stewards determined that Alonso’s driving was at least “potentially dangerous,” as per Article 33.4 of the FIA’s F1 Sporting Regulations. Despite Alonso’s explanation that he intended to take a different approach to the corner, the stewards found his actions to be an aggravating circumstance warranting the 20-second penalty. Ultimately, the stewards concluded that Alonso drove in a manner that posed a potential risk to other drivers, leading to the penalty.
