In the closing stages of the 2024 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, the last bit of drama left to settle was the fight between Fernando Alonso and George Russell for sixth place. The Mercedes driver was chasing down the veteran on a fresher set of tires, but suddenly that fight appeared over, as Russell skidded into the gravel and then found himself stopped on the track, his W15 flipped on its side as the driver frantically called for a red flag:
However, the matter was far from settled.
Both drivers were summoned to meet with race stewards to determine if Alonso played any role in Russell’s crash. After speaking
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