F1’s Alpine Wants ‘More Fair’ Spanish GP After Alonso’s Miami Penalty

Alpine found themselves going from both drivers scoring points with top 10 finishes to losing half as Fernando Alonso was dealt a penalty, a ruling that CEO Laurent Rossi said was “difficult to accept.” 

Alonso finished eighth at the end of the Miami Grand Prix before a five-second penalty due to his collision with Pierre Gasly dropped him to ninth. But his falling in the results did not end there. FIA stewards handed the two-time champion another five-second penalty for leaving the track and gaining an advantage. 

The Spaniard, though, saw he had the advantage after skipping the chicane on lap 54. When he exited the next corner onto the straight, Alonso audibly lifted and raised his hand, which Rossi felt was enough to avoid the second penalty.