Alonso handed penalty for Ocon clash as Szafnauer slams Alpine drivers

Alonso and Ocon appeared to make contact twice on the opening lap of Saturday’s 24-lap sprint race in Brazil, the first moment coming at Turn 4 when they went side-by-side into the corner.

Alonso was forced wide at the exit of the corner, but the more dramatic incident came as they completed the lap when they made contact going across the start-finish line.

The front wing of Alonso’s car was damaged when it made contact with Ocon’s right-rear wheel. It forced…