The Spaniard was found responsible for George Russell’s accident in the final laps of the race
Pilot Aston Martin Fernando Alonso lost two positions in the final protocol due to a penalty that the rider received after the finish Australian Grand Prix 2024.
Alonso was found to be at fault for an incident with George Russell in the final laps of the race. The Spaniard braked sharply in a section where he had not previously slowed down, causing George, who was preparing to attack him, to lose control and leave the track. Fernando was given a 20-second penalty, which caused him to move from sixth to eighth position.
Let us remind you that the winner of the Australian Grand Prix was Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz. World champion Max Verstappen retired from the race due to technical problems.
Verstappen remains the leader of the overall World Championship standings. Leclerc now loses four points to him, Perez is in third place. The next Grand Prix will take place in Japan at the Suzuka Circuit from April 5 to 7.
Fernando Alonso has been demoted to P8 after being given a 20-second penalty for the late-race incident involving George Russell.
He has also been handed three penalty points.#F1 #AusGP pic.twitter.com/gmKniEFACq
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Source: Sportarena
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