That was really close!

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That was really close! Aston Martin rookie Fernando Alonso almost collided with Sergio Perez in the pit lane at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The result was a five-second penalty for the Red Bull driver.

Dangerous scene in the pit lane! "I almost collided with Perez," Alonso radioed.

Red Bull was immediately investigated - for an "unsafe release". The team had released Perez too early, which almost led to the crash.

Protection for mechanics 
In order to protect the mechanics during pit stops, especially in the race, drivers who drive unsafely from their pit stall into the pit lane have long been penalized. On Saturday, it was Perez ...