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Aston Martin Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso has been summoned to visit the Australian Grand Prix stewards for his potential part in George Russell’s last-lap crash
Aston Martin Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso has been summoned to the Australian Grand Prix stewards regarding his potential involvement in the George Russell last-lap crash. Russell, who was closing in on Alonso for sixth place, lost control of his Mercedes W15 at Turn 6/7, leading to a dramatic crash ending with his car on its side. Despite the impact, Russell was confirmed as okay by Mercedes over the radio. After the incident, Alonso and an Aston Martin representative were called to the stewards’ office, with no specific reason provided other than the incident at Turns 6-7. During a post-race interview, Alonso mentioned a battery issue affecting his performance in the final laps, emphasizing that his focus was on driving ahead, not on those behind him. The stewards sought more information as Russell raised concerns about Alonso’s sudden acceleration before the incident, though Alonso’s onboard footage and team radio communication suggest he was facing genuine technical challenges throughout the race.
