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Fernando Alonso’s erratic driving in the Australian Grand Prix was a major talking point as George Russell crashed. Aston Martin staunchly defended Alonso, who is no stranger to pushing the boundaries.
Two days after the Australian Grand Prix, Aston Martin boss Mike Krack penned an open letter to fans addressing Fernando Alonso’s time penalty. The stewards found Alonso’s defensive move against George Russell’s Mercedes on the penultimate lap as “extraordinary.” This resulted in a 20-second penalty for Alonso, dropping him to eighth place and earning three penalty points. While Alonso claimed he was trying to defend strategically, the stewards deemed the move “potentially dangerous.” Krack expressed that Alonso would never put others at risk, but without new evidence, a right of review request was not possible. Alonso, known for his tactical driving, occasionally crosses the line, as seen in his recent clash with Russell, which had significant consequences.
