Aston Martin team boss Mike Krack says Fernando Alonso 'would never put anyone in harm's way' in the wake of his penalty in Formula 1's Australian Grand Prix for 'potentially dangerous driving'.
Alonso was handed a post-race drive-through, which was converted into a 20-second penalty, for erratic and potentially dangerous driving in the closing stages of the race at Melbourne's Albert Park. While duelling with Mercedes man George Russell, Alonso lifted much earlier in the run up to Turn 6 to get a better exit onto the following DRS straight as he battled to stay ahead against the quicker Mercedes.
This is the art of motorsport at the highest level. He would never put anyone in harm's way.' Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin F1 Team, with Mike Krack, Team Principal, Aston Martin F1 Team Photo by: Simon Galloway / Motorsport Images Aston had 96 hours after the race to request a right of review and appeal the penalty, but it has decided not to do so as that would require significant new evidence which wasn't available at the stewards' meeting.
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