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George Russell suffered a crash on the penultimate lap of the Australian Grand Prix amid a battle with Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso.
Nico Hulkenberg criticized Fernando Alonso’s defensive move on George Russell at the Australian Grand Prix, leading to a crash. Russell hit the barrier while chasing Alonso for sixth place. The stewards penalized Alonso for potentially dangerous driving. Hulkenberg expressed concern over the incident, pointing out the dangers of such tactics on a narrow street circuit. He also highlighted Alonso’s inconsistency in his comments post-incident. Hulkenberg emphasized the need for changes at Albert Park’s Turn 6 to prevent similar incidents in the future. Additionally, he called for improving safety measures at the circuit to avoid cars returning to the racing line.
