Alonso clears air with FIA president Ben Sulayem after criticism

In Florida, Alonso dropped out of the points when he was handed a penalty for gaining an advantage by going off track when battling with Mick Schumacher.

Although such penalties cannot be challenged, Alonso and Alpine sporting director Alan Permane went to see the stewards after the race in order to state their case.

Sources have indicated to Autosport that, while Alonso did try to give back the time he had gained, there was a bigger picture at play.

In going off track, he…