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Fernando Alonso’s penalty for his driving tactics against George Russell in Australia has divided opinion up and down the grid ahead of a predicted long drivers’ briefing at the Japanese Grand Prix…
The penalty given to Fernando Alonso for his driving tactics against George Russell in Australia has sparked a debate within the Formula 1 community. Russell’s crash during the incident raised concerns about fair defensive driving practices. Alonso defended his actions, suggesting that if Russell hadn’t crashed, it wouldn’t have been a significant issue. However, opinions on the matter varied among drivers, with some, like Charles Leclerc, supporting the penalty. Lewis Hamilton refrained from taking a definitive stance, while Lando Norris believed that penalizing Alonso has created confusion regarding what is considered acceptable in terms of defending positions on the track. Ultimately, the incident has highlighted the need for clearer guidelines on driving conduct in Formula 1.
