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Internet reacts angrily to Alonso's penalty: 'They should appeal!'
Fernando Alonso will have to settle for finishing in eighth place after he was penalised for dangerous driving. The Spaniard was given a 20-second time penalty after George Russell crashed behind him. On X, many people are not happy with the stewards' decision.
Internet reactions crash Alonso
Verstappen DNF
— Gosse (@Gosse25) March 24, 2024
Hamilton DNF
Alonso 20-second time penalty
Australia doesn't like World Champions
Not fair
— Collato (@Collato10) March 24, 2024
That’s a horrible call. Jesus christ
— Jonty (@CarefreeJonty) March 24, 2024
What about Norris LAST RACE!!!! ONE RACE PRIOR!
— Patrick (@RacingStorki) March 24, 2024
Unjustified. Alonso did a clever maneuver, the outcome is unfortunate but punishment is too harsh
— Emir M (@em013L) March 24, 2024
My honest reaction. pic.twitter.com/sk6vShjSVV
— Gunner Forever (@Gunnerforever27) March 24, 2024
Weird decision.
— Dr Ameya Kale (@DrAmeyaKale) March 24, 2024
Appeal, they must.