Provoke Fernando Alonso and you will immediately see the consequences. Tenth at the finish of the Miami Grand Prix, after receiving a 5-second penalty for the collision with Pierre Gasly, the double world champion thought he was putting an end to a series of 3 races without a single point. This was without counting on the race direction who made the decision to add 5 additional seconds for a cut turn in the penultimate and a supposed time saving.
Result ? The pilot Alpine found himself 11e only 1 tenth from the point of the 10e place finally returned to Lance stroll. A decision that angered Fernando Alonso. In the first group of drivers to present themselves at a press conference this Friday in Barcelona, the local of the event did not hesitate to draw when answering questions concerning this 2e penalty. Fernando in his works!
Wittich in the viewfinder
« I think it was very unfair, castigated Fernando Alonso from the outset. It was an incompetent decision by the stewards. They weren't very professional in Miami. I missed a turn but then gave back the time gained on the same lap. They saw the purple sector (synonymous with better time and therefore time savings) and made the decision without asking for any proof.
We showed up with all the evidence and data after the race but they were packing up, they weren't even in the room. We asked them for 5 minutes to explain but they had already decided on the penalty. They found themselves stuck and didn't know how to go back on the document (of reality). They were bad. It's in the past now but it's something that shouldn't happen in Formula 1 taking into account the professionalism and standing (of discipline). »
True to himself and his characteristic barbs, Fernando Alonso then took the liberty of discussing race direction in its entirety, leaving the Miami incident aside.
« We have already seen that some points need to be improvedHe says. You need to have some knowledge of racing before becoming a race director. I don't believe this is the case at present. I know there is a new race director for this weekend. (Eduardo) Freitas has much more experience with the WEC and other high-level categories. This will already improve things. » The race management will appreciate it.
The FIA decision in Miami regarding Alonso
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