F1 | Last minute, Alonso's penalty removed: the Spaniard returns to the podium in Jeddah

He had already celebrated his podium Alonso, the number 100 of his career, the second consecutive this season. The Spaniard had already served a penalty during the pit stop under the Safety Car, which according to the Mercedes However, it was not regular. Then comes, after the celebrations and the usual photos, the news of one new penalty, this time by ten seconds, which effectively gave the podium to George Russell. After the Asturian's harsh words on the timing of the Fia, the confirmation arrives: the penalty has been removed from Alonso, who then returns to clutch the third place trophy. Stroll's team managed to demonstrate that they had not touched the car in the expected five seconds, bringing seven different video shots to defend the team of mechanics. The joy ofAston Martin, but also of the fans, exalted by the strength of this driver who has no desire to stop fighting.

“I'm very happy with today's result, it's our second podium. We showed that we can be the second fastest team, maintaining the pace throughout the race. The departure was my mistake – he explained Fernando – but we tried to fix it. At the start of the weekend we were unsure of our potential, but it's good to know that we can fight in the next races too. I can't wait to be in Australia."