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Eastern Europe and Caucasus · 25 September 2026 to 25 September 2026 · 7 headlines · Crash.net, GPFans, PlanetF1

Fernando Alonso's Azerbaijan GP penalty dispute

Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll received a combined 45-place grid penalty from the FIA following incidents at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with further penalties confirmed that could push Aston Martin's drop as high as 50 places. Alonso publicly criticized the new rules that led to the penalties, calling the race "embarrassing" and proposing changes to improve the sport. The dispute has coincided with ongoing discussions about Alonso's future at Aston Martin, with the team's chief providing an update on his status amid the controversy.

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25 September 2026