FeatureF1 Unlocked
MONDAY MORNING DEBRIEF: Why the DRS detection point was pivotal in the incident that saw Russell crash and Alonso penalised
Fernando Alonso was given a 20-second time penalty in the Australian Grand Prix, dropping him from sixth place across the line to an official eighth. He was also awarded three penalty points on his licence.
The stewards imposed this penalty for an incident on the penultimate lap of the race, on the approach to Turn 6 when Alonso’s Aston Martin was being closely followed by the Mercedes of George Russell.
YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE
News F1 launches global education programme ‘Learning Sectors’ with British Council
Feature Driving test guilt, Lightning McQueen and singing with Tsunoda – Getting to know the real Liam Lawson
Feature From iconic soundbites to an infamous calendar – Seven memorable Bottas moments that made him a hit with F1 fans
FeatureF1 Unlocked THE STRATEGIST: How did Alpine pull off their shock double podium in Brazil?