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FIA Decision Sparks Carlos Sainz Anger at Fernando Alonso
Sainz was penalized after stewards said he squeezed Alonso into the wall, as nearly 350,000 spectators attended the Madrid weekend.
- On Sunday, Fernando Alonso and Sainz collided during the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix in Madrid while fighting for position early in the race on a fast circuit section.
- The Spanish Formula One Grand Prix returned to the Madring track after a 45-year absence, with organizers expecting nearly 350,000 spectators throughout the weekend in Madrid.
- Fernando Alonso claimed Sainz squeezed him against the wall during braking at 340 kph . "At 340 kph , I'd rather no one squeeze me against the wall," Alonso said.
- The FIA handed Sainz a five-second penalty for the collision. Fernando Alonso finished 17th with damage to his Aston Martin, while Sainz eventually retired from his Williams car.
- Defending the incident, Sainz stated, "The nature of that corner is always going to cause these kinds of incidents." Sainz also claimed Alonso complained on the radio to influence the penalty decision.
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Spanish un-civil war breaks out after Fernando Alonso, Carlos Sainz almost collide
"At 340 kph (210 mph), I'd rather no one squeeze me against the wall," Alonso hissed. "I'd rather be alive at the end of the race." Sainz, in turn, complained that it was Alonso "complaining on the radio” that got race stewards to punish him.
·Noida, India
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Alonso and Sainz exchange accusations after disastrous Spanish GP for home drivers
MADRID (AP) — Ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz were side by side, smiling and chatting as they addressed the local crowd.
·Toronto, Canada
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The Madrid driver spoke to the media about the clash with Fernando Alonso during the race and held the curve where the incident took place.
The Asturian accuses the Madrider of “locking him” on track in a Grand Prix in which he continues to tangle about his future
·Madrid, Spain
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