The Formula 1 offered his explanations for the 10-second penalty imposed on Fernando Alonso. Apparently one of the mechanics Aston Martin he leaned on the car with the jack. The Asturian pilot stopped at boxes taking advantage of the safety car after the problem in his partner’s engine, Lance Stroll, which could not continue. At this stop he served the first penalty of five seconds, for his position at the start.
Taking a closer look at that all-important pit stop 🔎#SaudiArabianGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/P9O1lnqWaN
—Formula 1 (@F1) March 19, 2023
According to Formula 1while alonso While serving this first sanction, a mechanic from the British team leaned on the vehicle with his hand and, to this was added the one who supported the car with the jack, while the rest changed the tires. This second penalty would take the Spaniard off the podium and he would be in fourth position.
