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Alonso and Stroll hit with grid penalties for Azerbaijan GP

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Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll received grid penalties for power unit element usage ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Alonso drops 25 places, Stroll 20. George Russell starts from pole.

How the sources differ

Crash.net lists the full grid, while The Race highlights Russell's pole and the reshuffled order. The official FIA documents establish the exact penalties for Alonso and Stroll, which the articles reference but do not detail.

Recommended first read: The Race provides the most complete picture, including the starting grid and context of penalties, with an image and no paywall.

FIA documents

Fernando Alonso has been handed a 25-place grid penalty for the next race after using additional power unit elements.

Lance Stroll receives a 20 grid place penalty for using multiple power unit elements beyond the season's allowance.

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