Motorsports
FIA leaves Fernando Alonso without points
Fernando Alonso’s exhibition at the US Grand Prix came to naught After the stewards gave reason to a protest by the Haas team over the safety of the car.
Haas was protesting the decision to allow Spaniard and Red Bull’s Czech Pérez, who finished fourth, to continue the race on a looser body.
Stewards at Austin’s Circuit of the Americas rejected a protest against Red Bull, but maintained Alpine’s protest. Alonso, who crossed the finish line in 7th, was 15th after a 30-second penalty after the race.
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Haas claimed Alonso’s car was being driven in dangerous conditions No one was harmed after the collision as the right mirror moved left and right and eventually fell.
The American team claimed to have been shown the black and orange flag three times this season.drivers were forced to pit due to mechanical problems or loose bodywork.
The FIA’s technical chief told the stewards that it was dangerous to drive the car with the rear-view mirrors moving and he fell over.
“During the race the cars have to be in a safe state and in this case car #14 (Alonso) was not.“This is the responsibility of the Alpine team,” the stewards said in a statement.
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Source: Mundo Deportivo
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