The International Automobile Federation (FIA) has canceled the penalty of 10 seconds to the Spanish driver Fernando Alonso from the Aston Martin team. Because of this, he was previously deprived of third place in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix – the second stage of the Formula 1 World Championship. Alonso climbed the podium for the hundredth time, previously only Kimi Raikkonen (103), Alain Prost (106), Sebastian Vettel (122), Michael Schumacher (155) and Lewis Hamilton (191) reached such an indicator.
The winner of the race was the pilot of Red Bull from Mexico, Sergio Perez. The second place was taken by his teammate Dutchman Max Verstappen. Alonso initially finished in third place despite a five-second penalty early in the heat. However, following the race, a 10-second penalty was added to him for incorrectly serving the previous penalty. Aston Martin filed a protest. FIA following reviewing materials revised answer.
According to the results of the second stage of the World Championship, the leader of the overall standings is Max Verstappen (44). On the second line is Sergio Perez (43), on the third – Fernando Alonso. The next stage will take place in Australia from March 31 to April 2.
Read more regarding the race – in the material “Kommersant” “” Bulls “changed places”