Aston Martin issue strong statement defending Fernando Alonso

Aston Martin is not going to attraction Fernando Alonso’s penalty on the F1 Australian Grand Prix however have issued a strongly-worded assertion defending their driver. 

Alonso was hit with a 20-second time penalty for “doubtlessly harmful driving” earlier than George Russell misplaced management of his Mercedes and suffered a giant crash at Flip 6 on the penultimate lap of the Melbourne race.

The 2-time world champion protested that he had been nursing issues along with his Aston Martin automotive whereas making an attempt to maintain the charging Russell behind as they battled over sixth place within the closing levels.

Alonso completed sixth however his penalty dropped him two locations to eighth.

On Tuesday night, Aston Martin confirmed they might not try and overturn Alonso’s punishment.

“In motorsport everyone seems to be relieved that George was okay and walked away after his accident,” Aston Martin staff principal Mike Krack stated.

“I would like you to know that we totally help Fernando. He’s probably the most skilled driver in Formulation 1. He has competed in additional grands prix than anybody else and has greater than 20 years of expertise. He’s a a number of world champion in a number of classes.

“To obtain a 20-second time penalty when there was no contact with the next automotive has been a bitter tablet to swallow, however we now have to simply accept the choice. We made our greatest case however with out new proof we’re unable to request a proper of evaluation.”

Krack insisted that 42-year-old Alonso was utilizing his expertise to defend towards Russell and burdened that the F1 veteran would “by no means put anybody in hurt’s means”.

“Fernando is an exceptional racer and he was utilizing each software in his toolbox to complete forward of George – similar to we noticed in Brazil final yr with Sergio [Perez],” he added.

“That is the artwork of motorsport on the highest stage, he would by no means put anybody in hurt’s means. Thanks to everybody who has received in contact, we transfer ahead collectively.”