“I am in danger of not qualifying from the championship”

Fernando Alonso he finished Japanese Grand Prix in sixth place, confirming Aston Martin’s progress with new updates. In a post-race interview, however, he sent a provocative message to the FIA.

The Spaniard, of course, could keep Oscar Piastri and George Russell aside at the end of the race. The pilot of Mercedes He had an advantage in terms of compound and tire wear, so he was faster than his two rivals.

The 42-year-old, however, may have come up with a plan to sideline him, the same one used by Sanz in Singapore in 2023: to give DRS in Piastri, so that he would not let Russell find him.

Alonso’s provocation

When asked if he did it on purpose, Fernando replied: “After Australia I don’t know what to sayotherwise I am in danger of being eliminated from the championship“.

A exciting answer of the pilot, referring to A 20-second penalty was awarded for “dangerous manoeuvres”. mainly to the detriment of George Russell, who then made a mistake and ended the race early in the obstacles.

The Mercedes driver also commented on his rival’s move, saying: “Fernando playing sports, something new! It was smart and I expected nothing lessit’s part of the race.”

In short, Alonso had a few pebbles in his shoeand he removed them to a great extent by this provocation launched at FIA penalty system.

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