F1 Notes: Verstappen Under Fire, Saudi Arabian GP Confusion, AlphaTauri Issues, And More

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The F1 World is still recovering from the eventful Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, which saw two DNF's, one safety car, and an untimely penalty. 

Sergio Perez started on pole position and went on to win the race followed by his Red Bull teammate in second. Fernando Alonso crossed the line in third place but was later handed a ten-second penalty putting him down to fourth and George Russell up into third. 

Lance Stroll was the first to retire from the race followed by Alex Albon in the Williams. 

A lot has been going on in the sport in the last 24 hours, so here is everything you need to catch up on. 

• Charles Leclerc Chastises Race Engineer After Saudi Arabian GP Blunder
• Lewis Hamilton Receives Response From Saudi Government After Political Snub
• F1 World Blasts FIA For Late Fernando Alonso Penalty Costing Him The Podium
• Fernando Alonso Wins In FIA Battle: Retakes 100th Podium At Saudi Arabian GP
• George Russell Shames FIA After "Harsh" Fernando Alonso Decision
• Max Verstappen Snubs Sergio Perez After Red Bull 1-2: "I'm Not Here To Be Second"
• Nyck de Vries And Yuki Tsunoda In Hot Water After Failing To Meet Expectations
• Former F1 Driver Hits Out At FIA After Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Safety Car Confusion
• Max Verstappen's Father Comes Under Fire: "Deserves Absolutely Nothing In This World"
• Susie, Wife of Stirling Moss, Has Sadly Died Aged 69

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