Fernando Alonso says late F1 penalty shows ‘something wrong in the system’ and is 'sad” for the FIA
Having served an initial five-second penalty during his pit stop after being judged to have been out of position on the starting grid, Alonso’s crew were deemed to have started work on the car before the five seconds had elapsed.
Following a post-race investigation, the second time penalty was confirmed minutes after Alonso had taken part in the podium celebrations. Before it was overturned, the two-time world champion called it “sad” for F1’s governing body the FIA.“When you take 35 laps to apply a penalty and to inform about the penalty and you inform after the podium, there’s something really wrong in the system. But it’s the way it is.
“I feel sorry for the fans. But I really enjoyed the podium. I took the trophy, I had the pictures, I celebrated with the champagne. “Now to have 15 points or 12 points it really doesn’t change much for me. But it is a bit sad for the FIA, yes.”
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