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Fernando Alonso has entered the final race of a season five times still in the championship fight.
Fernando Alonso emphasized that drivers cannot always remember all F1 regulations during a race, especially in intense moments. Discussions on rules intensified after the Norris-Verstappen collision at the Austrian Grand Prix. The duo almost collided multiple times while battling for the lead, causing Norris to retire and Verstappen to receive a penalty but finish fifth. There were debates on fair defense and adherence to regulations post-race. Alonso, with vast experience, believes rules may slip the mind in high-stakes battles, relying on mutual trust for fair competition. The two-time world champion’s take on the incident at the Red Bull Ring was impacted by his hectic schedule, missing a detailed review before the British Grand Prix. Alonso highlighted that penalties for clashes in the lead are stricter than those in the midfield often unseen on TV.
