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Alonso penalty, Saudi Arabian GP 20235s for incorrect starting location

Outcome5 second time penalty

Offence · Published

Driver
Alonso
What happened
Incorrect starting location
What this outcome means
5-second penalty explained →
Stewards' reasoning
The Stewards reviewed video evidence, showing that at the time of the start signal, the contact patch of the car’s left front tyre was outside of the starting box.
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