Fernando Alonso accuses FIA of xenophobia in applying punishments in F1: ‘Nationality matters’

Fernando Alonso Are you really willing to look for the International Automobile Federation (FIA) to make sure that the current sanctions received in Formula 1 have nothing to do with your nationality. After declaring shortly after the sprint race in Miami what Lewis Hamilton would not be punished for the incident at the start “because he was not Spanish”, the driver of Aston Martin stated that he will look for the president of the entity, Mohammed Ben Sulayemto address the matter.

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As soon as the lights went out, Hamilton, who was in 12th, dived down the inside line and found space to fight for the top-10, while Alonso ended up sandwiched by the driver of the Mercedes It is Lance Stroll. The touch was inevitable, and it still remained for Lando Norriswhich he ended up abandoning, as did Stroll.

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Alonso suffered damage to his car, but managed to cross the finish line. The race management did not find anyone guilty — a decision that angered the two-time champion, who said to the microphones of the Spanish broadcaster DAZN that Hamilton was not punished “because he was not Spanish”.

– I had to open the distance because Hamilton was on the inside out of control. If I do that, I will undoubtedly be punished – said the Spaniard, who, when The AthleticAlonso went further when questioned about the matter and accused the FIA of xenophobia.

– I feel that nationality is important and I will speak to Mohammed, the FIA, whoever it is. I need to be sure that there is nothing wrong with my nationality or anything that could influence any decision. Not only for me, but also for future generations of Spanish pilots, they need to be protected – he concluded

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Immediately, Alonso’s press officer interrupted the interview and asked that the focus of the questions be “today”. 15th in the Miami classification, Alonso said that “it will be a difficult race” and hopes that Aston Martin can “score some points with Lance starting in 11th”.

Alonso has been facing a routine of sanctions at the start of the season. It was also like that in Australia, a defensive maneuver considered “unusual” by the stewards on George Russell that resulted in 20 seconds more in the final time.

In the sprint in China, Alonso was involved in a collision with Carlos Sainz when defending position and ended up with a flat tire, abandoning the race. However, the Ferrari driver also suffered damage to his car. And once again, after analysis by the stewards, Fernando was found guilty, receiving three points on his license.