In the lead-up to the Japanese Grand Prix, drivers revisited the incident between George Russell and Fernando Alonso during the Australian Grand Prix. In that race, Russell, equipped with fresher tires, had been closing in on Alonso in the final stages. Approaching Turn 6, Russell rapidly gained on Alonso's Aston Martin, lost control, and collided with the barriers. Post-race, stewards reviewed the incident and concluded that Alonso had altered his typical approach to the corner, deeming...