Fernando Alonso has had the 100th podium of his F1 career reinstated Fernando Alonso has remarkably clinched the 100th podium of his F1 career after the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix stewards opted to overturn their original ruling. The Aston Martin driver was handed an additional 10-second post-race penalty after an initial five-second penalty had been incorrectly observed, knocking the two-time F1 champion down to fourth from third, with Mercedes' George Russell promoted. Despite offering a full explanation as to why the 10-second penalty was imposed, following a right of review hearing the stewards accepted there were mitigating circumstances. In rescinding their decision, it means Alonso is...
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