Alonso on Sainz incident: 'Prefer no one walls me at 340km/h'

During the Madrid GP's 13th lap, Alonso attempted to pass Sainz on the right, but the Williams driver moved in the same direction, resulting in the two cars making contact. The incident forced Aston Martin to replace Alonso's front wing. palladian.co.za

Alonso's anger was evident in his radio transmission, which was broadcast internationally. He later stated, "At 340 kilometers per hour, I prefer that nobody encloses me against the wall," referring to the dangerous blocking maneuver.