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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Matt Majendie

F1: Fernando Alonso’s podium reinstated in farcical scenes at Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Fernando Alonso earned a second consecutive podium of the 2023 season despite initially being handed a 10-second post-race penalty at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

The Spaniard, who had briefly led the race, was given a five-second penalty for an incorrect start position, which he served when teammate Lance Stroll retired from the race on lap 18.

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