Alex Albon of Williams criticized the veteran F1 champion Fernando Alonso (Alpine) for punishing him for deliberately running at low speeds and escaping to the escape zone with a yellow jack.
When Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) crashed and the red flag was waved in Q1, Alonso was 11th and Albon was 17th in the knockout zone. Albon was waving a yellow flag when he escaped to escape on the final lap of Q1, and Albon, who was behind him, could not finish the flying lap and was eliminated in 17th place.
When Albon escaped off course, Albon said, “He needs a penalty. It’s ridiculous.” “I was deliberately running at low speed through the lap. It’s ridiculous. Braking so early. However, I was indignant, saying, “I’m off course.”
Albon, who took off his helmet, regained some calm but did not hide his dissatisfaction, and Alonso claimed that he tried to “use the system” to take away the chance of timing the following vehicle.
“That’s a game. Reduce the number of people who can start the lap. Then put out a yellow flag and advance the piece to Q2.”
Albon argued that he would have been able to advance to Q2 “99%” without being disturbed by Albon, and decided to remove the lap times of drivers who had yellow or red flags like the IndyCar Series. I appealed that it should be provided.
“I’m not angry with Fernando, but I think he’s a smart guy and he’s used the system well,” he added.
Alonso said, “I know I’m dissatisfied,” and while sympathizing with Albon, “the rear lock and rear brakes overheated badly.” “Even when stopped (in the garage), a lot of brakes. The smoke was rising, “he claimed, dismissing the claim that it was an intentional act.
In addition, Sebastian Vettel (Aston Martin) hit the barrier on turn 15 as an example, “I don’t think it was easy to capture that corner today, and my tires were old. “.
“Sebastian touched the wall trying to turn a corner. The McLaren guys couldn’t decide whether to turn a corner and used the escape road like I did.”
“It’s always difficult to make a decision in a situation where you’re competing for a second of commas. I made the decision to secure an escape route.”
Alonso also said, “I understand their feelings because I’ve been in the same situation many times, and I think Esteban missed Q3 because of the yellow flag waving in Q2.” Recognized the need to revise the rules.
2022 F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix QualifyingCharles Leclerc (Ferrari) won the pole position for the fourth consecutive race. Sergio Perez (Red Bull) is lined up in 2nd place in the front row. Yuki Tsunoda (Alpha Tauri) aims to win a prize from 8th place.
In the final race, the formation lap will start at 20:00 on Sunday, June 12, Japan time, and the championship will be contested by making 51 laps on the 6,003m Baku city course.