Lando Norris thinks that George Russell should have been better prepared for Fernando Alonso’s driving tactics during the final moments
Russell lost control of his Mercedes W15 at Turn 6 in the Albert Park circuit after Alonso slowed down in a defensive manner. The result was a Silver Arrows machine stranded in the middle of the track. Alonso received a 20-second time penalty, which some, like Norris, believe was undeserved. Alonso’s tactics, though unusual, were seen by some as standard defensive driving. Norris pointed out the heightened challenges of racing situations, especially at the start of a race. Ultimately, the incident sparked debate about driving standards and the consequences of defensive maneuvers in Formula 1.
