Alexander Albon could have contended for the podium at Formula 1’s Eifel Grand Prix, according to Red Bull chief Christian Horner, who feels his penalty was “on the harsh side.” Albon endured a troubled race at the Nürburgring as a tardy start was followed by a lock-up that necessitated an earlier than planned pit stop. Albon was working his way through the field when he clashed with AlphaTauri driver Daniil Kvyat exiting the chicane, a move that the Russian labelled “unprofessional.” Stewards deemed that Albon was culpable for the collision and issued a five-second time penalty that was ultimately not served due to a punctured radiator. Albon slipped to seventh in the...
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