Sainz blames Alonso after Spanish GP penalty
Carlos Sainz said Fernando Alonso’s radio complaint led to him receiving a penalty during the Spanish Grand Prix at the new Madring circuit. The incident came as Alonso was attacking Sainz on lap 14 in a battle for 17th place.
Multiple outlets reported a dispute between Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso during Formula 1’s Spanish Grand Prix at the new Madring circuit. According to Motorsport.com, the two home drivers had appeared friendly before the race, but that changed during the event.
The flashpoint came on lap 14, when Alonso was attacking Sainz for 17th place. PlanetF1 and Motorsport.com both cited Sainz accusing Alonso of influencing the stewards’ decision, with Sainz saying Alonso complained over the radio and that it resulted in a penalty for him.
Sainz was quoted by PlanetF1 as saying: "He complained on the radio, so he managed to get me a penalty, like always." Motorsport.com similarly reported that Sainz accused Alonso of provoking the penalty.
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