Should F1 start punishing drivers for triggering flags in qualifying?
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F1 drivers back penalties for triggering flags in qualifying
The issue became a talking point in Azerbaijan last weekend after Fernando Alonso went down an escape road towards the end of Q1, bringing out a yellow flag and spoiling the laps of anyone behind who might have had a chance of beating him.
Webber: Alonso’s qualifying antics ‘a bit of meddling’
Fernando Alonso was not popular with Alex Albon in Baku qualifying, and Mark Webber felt Alonso had “got away with it” somewhat after his lock-up at Turn 15 went uninvestigated.
Azerbaijan GP: 2 winners and 2 losers in Baku
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix proved a hugely positive one for Red Bull, as they capitalised on a double Ferrari retirement with a one-two finish in Baku.
Fernando Alonso responds as Alex Albon suggests he 'played system' during Azerbaijan GP qualifying
Fernando Alonso has responded to comments from Alex Albon that suggested the Spaniard might have gone off in Q1 on purpose to ruin the lap times of drivers trying to get into Q2 in Azerbaijan.
Fernando Alonso responds as Alex Albon suggests he 'played system' during Azerbaijan quali
Fernando Alonso has responded to comments from Alex Albon that suggested the Spaniard might have gone off in Q1 on purpose to ruin the lap times of drivers trying to get into Q2 in Azerbaijan.
Alonso refutes Albon's claim he was playing tricks in Baku F1 qualifying
Albon thought he was on the receiving end of Alonso's gamesmanship in Baku when drivers were trying to get a final fast lap in at the end of Q1.
Albon fumes at Alonso’s ‘ridiculous’ Q1 tactics
Alex Albon said Fernando Alonso “needs to get penalised” after he accused the Alpine driver of driving slowly at the end of Q1.