Fernando Alonso Receives Penalty After Australian GP Incident

The penalty demotes Alonso to eighth place, sparking widespread criticism among F1 fans.

Fernando Alonso was handed a 20-second penalty following a last-lap incident with George Russell during the Australian Grand Prix, resulting in his demotion from sixth to eighth place.
The penalty, deemed harsh by fans and Alonso himself, was based on Alonso's unusual driving maneuvers, including braking earlier than usual, which led to Russell's race-ending crash.
Fans have expressed their discontent on social media, with some calling for the return of former FIA race director Michael Masi and criticizing the FIA's decision-making.
The stewards' investigation found Alonso breached Article 33.4 of the sporting regulations, but there was insufficient information to determine if the maneuver was intended to cause Russell problems.
Despite the penalty, questions remain about the right of a driver to alter their driving approach and the responsibility for the consequences of such actions.