Fernando Alonso’s Frustration Grows in Shanghai Grand Prix Weekend

Fernando Alonso’s frustration was palpable after the Sprint race in Shanghai, where a collision with Ferrari rival Carlos Sainz saw him pick up a double penalty. The incident, which occurred with just three laps to go, not only cost Alonso a potential podium finish but also resulted in him being handed a 10-second time penalty and three penalty points on his license.

The decision by the stewards to penalize Alonso left the veteran driver baffled and angry, with him questioning the fairness of the sanctions imposed on him. In an interview with DAZN, Alonso expressed his disbelief at the severity of the penalties and even hinted at reconsidering his participation in future Sprint races due to the potential consequences.

With the Miami Grand Prix on the horizon, Alonso’s focus will now shift to avoiding accumulating further penalty points that could lead to a one-race ban. The Spaniard, who recently signed a new multi-year contract with Aston Martin, remains determined to succeed in Formula 1 but will need to tread carefully to avoid any more run-ins with the stewards.

As fans weigh in on whether Alonso deserved his double penalty, the incident in Shanghai has certainly added an extra layer of drama to the ongoing F1 season. With tensions running high and the championship battle heating up, Alonso will need to regroup and refocus as he looks to bounce back from this setback and continue his pursuit of success on the track.