The Australian Grand Prix, the third race of the Formula 1 season, had a dramatic conclusion with a concerning crash involving George Russell and Fernando Alonso. On the last lap of the race, Carlos Sainz secured the victory while the battle for sixth place intensified between Alonso and Russell. Russell lost control of his Mercedes and crashed into the walls at turn six, causing a virtual safety car to end the race.
Russell raised suspicions about Alonso’s actions leading up to the crash, but after an investigation, the stewards found Russell guilty of the incident. The International Automobile Federation penalized Russell with a 20-second penalty and a deduction of three points from his superlicense.
Alonso defended his actions on social media, expressing surprise at the penalty and emphasizing the strategic nature of approaching corners in Formula 1. The Spaniard acknowledged the decision and looked ahead to the next race in Japan.
The thrilling Australian GP result saw Carlos Sainz take the top spot, with controversies surrounding the Alonso-Russell incident adding a new layer of drama to the Formula 1 season.