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Alpine question why stewards did not penalise Lindblad
Alpine executives demand explanation for why Lindblad avoided penalty in Baku crash.
In brief
Alpine executives demand explanation for why Lindblad avoided penalty in Baku crash. Alpine drivers were not penalised for causing a collision during a restart at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, despite both teams retiring. Originally reported by RaceFans.
Alpine drivers involved in Baku crash
Alpine drivers caused a collision during a restart at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, eliminating Pierre Gasly and Lando Norris.
Colapinto received grid penalty
Colapinto received a five-place grid penalty for triggering a collision at a Safety Car restart which eliminated his team mate Pierre Gasly and McLaren’s Lando Norris.
Lindblad and Lawson collision
Lindblad was involved in a collision with his team mate Liam Lawson at the same time, causing both Alpine drivers to retire.
Alpine executive's question
Alpine executive consultant Flavio Briatore said he didn't understand why the Azerbaijan Grand Prix stewards did not penalise Lindblad.
Stewards' explanation
The stewards cleared Lindblad because the contact was primarily the result of the restricted space available to Lindblad and the chain reaction caused by the incident ahead.
Penalty vote results
58 voters chose no penalty for either driver (62%) over light penalty for Lindblad (26%) and strong penalty for Lindblad (5%).
In short
Alpine drivers were not penalised for causing a collision during a restart at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, despite both teams retiring.
