As the focus shifts to Austria, for the eleventh round of the season, however, there is no shortage of hangovers from Silverstone. Last week, during the British Grand Prix, the surprises were in fact innumerable: we pass from first win of Sainz to Schumacher's first points, without forgetting (impossible to do this) the error, at the strategic level, committed by Ferrari against Leclerc. Decision that continues to heat the paddock...
Charles' waves
Let's make it clear, however: at the time of the restart Leclerc, having less fresh tires than the others, dropped to third position. The Monegasque did everything to try to defend the last step of the podium against Lewis Hamilton, performing some swings not allowed by the regulations.
Alonso attacks: "Leclerc deserved the penalty"
It was Fernando who strongly emphasized this concept Alonso. The Spanish in fact, in Canada, Was penalized by five seconds for running too many waves to try to defend against the attack of Bottas' Alfa Romeo. To the pilot of the Alpine, this decision has never gone down and considers it correct that any driver who makes such a mistake should be punished. In fact, a week after the event, Alonso returned to what happened at the press conference:
“Tomorrow in the briefing before going on track, we'll be in touch. Honestly, I reviewed the race and Charles' movements on the straight weren't regular. Same thing for Perez in the fight with Hamilton and Leclerc. Surely the show, both on TV and from my following car, was sensational but that's not right".
Alonso: "The rule is very clear"
“At the beginning of the year it was not allowed to leave the track. This rule was very clear, while now fighting going off the track to fight even in the next corner seems allowed. Silverstone is in a completely different direction from what we have seen so far. It will be interesting to clarify this point”.
“Even Perez deserved the penalty”
“I mean, I leave the track in Miami and, according to the race direction, gain an advantage. I had to give back everything I had "earned". While at Silverstone it was evident that Perez took advantage and yet nothing. We need to analyze." STATEMENT SOURCE: F1in general
