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Fernando Alonso has learned the stewards’ verdict into his summons involving Carlos Sainz in the Chinese Grand Prix sprint.
Fernando Alonso received a 10-second time penalty and three penalty points for his collision with Carlos Sainz during the Chinese Grand Prix sprint. The incident occurred on Lap 16, with Alonso being passed by Sainz but then making contact with him, causing damage to both cars. The stewards determined that the collision warranted a 10-second penalty as per the driving standards guidelines agreed upon with the teams. Article 54.3 of the Sporting Regulations dictates that a 10-second penalty is added to the elapsed time if imposed after the session. The stewards called for clearer regulations regarding penalties for retired cars, as this incident highlighted potential ambiguities in the rules. With this penalty, Alonso now has six penalty points, with 12 being the threshold for a one-race ban.
