- 03 Nov 13, 20:03#379272
The following quote from the stewards, as reported on Sky Sports' website explains why Alonso wasnt penalised
Also interesting to read that Alonso never intended to pass Vergne, until he had no option but to do so.
http://www1.skysports.com/f1/news/24184 ... -abu-dhabi
I think given the extra information available to the stewards, it is understandable why Alonso wasnt penalised
"While Car 3 [Alonso] did leave the track at Turn 3-4 the stewards believe that he had no choice, as Car 18 [Vergne] closed on him," the FIA statement confirming that no further action would be taken stated.
"Car 18 was at the end of his stint with worn tyres and was fully committed to the Turn as Car 3 exited the pits. Telemetry confirms that Car 3 was significantly faster, on option tyres, and had the advantage throughout the sequence.
Also interesting to read that Alonso never intended to pass Vergne, until he had no option but to do so.
"I wanted to come behind [Vergne] to be honest because in Turn Four I have the detection point and I can pass on the DRS [zone] and with good traction and the new soft [tyre], it's clear," Alonso explained.
"But I was side-by-side and already in front so I a little bit surprised that I was forced to go off track. Actually this was the plan B - plan A was to pass him with the DRS."
In taking avoiding action, Alonso heavily rode over the kerb in the turns three-four sequence and afterwards said: "I still have all the teeth after the bump! In the back obviously there is pain a little bit now because it was a big hit.
"We had the alarm also on the chassis after some G-Forces. For sure it was a big hit but hopefully I'm okay for Austin and Brazil."
http://www1.skysports.com/f1/news/24184 ... -abu-dhabi
I think given the extra information available to the stewards, it is understandable why Alonso wasnt penalised