P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Both Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll received time penalties and penalty points during the Chinese Grand Prix weekend.
During the Chinese Grand Prix, Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack expressed shock over Lance Stroll’s severe 10-second time penalty for colliding with Daniel Ricciardo, criticizing the stewards’ lack of consistency. Stroll’s penalty and Ricciardo’s subsequent retirement due to the damage caused created a chain reaction of incidents, sparked by Fernando Alonso’s lock-up at Turn 14. Krack was frustrated by the quick and harsh penalty decision, especially since Aston Martin had little time to contest it amidst the chaos on track. Krack emphasized that the stewards have been tough on both Stroll and Alonso lately, questioning the fairness and consistency of their judgments. Despite expressing frustration, Krack acknowledged the human aspect of stewardship and highlighted the importance of avoiding risky situations like Verstappen to steer clear of penalties in the future.
