Alonso explains DRS ploy behind Hamilton ‘brake test’ in F1 Abu Dhabi GP

The Aston Martin driver secured fourth place in the drivers’ championship with a seventh place finish at the Yas Marina Circuit, but was noted by the stewards for an incident following his second pitstop in the season finale.

As he rejoined the circuit, with Hamilton’s Mercedes closing behind, Alonso moved to the right-hand side of the road on the approach to the Turn 5 left-hand hairpin, then appeared to lift off the throttle.

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