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Williams requests review of Alonso's actions in Baku

Williams Racing have lodged a protest against several decisions taken by the Azerbaijan Grand Prix stewards, one of which involves its driver Sergey Sirotkin.

The Russian was hit with a three-place grid penalty for next weekend's Spanish Grand Prix and handed two penalty points on his licence as a result of a collision with Force India's Sergio Perez on the opening lap of the race.

In its protest, Williams also specifically referenced the actions of McLaren's Fernando Alonso in Baku.

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The Spaniard had nursed his heavily damaged car back to the pits after an incident on the opening that also involved Sirotkin, as well as Renault's Nico Hulkenberg.

While Sirotkin retired on the spot, Alonso went on to finish the race in seventh place, just one spot ahead of Williams' Lance Stroll.

Williams also requested a review of the first lap clash between Kimi Raikkonen and Esteban Ocon, as well as of the dangerous high speed contact between Haas' Kevin Magnussen and Toro Rosso's Pierre Gasly.

The FIA will organize a preliminary hearing on Tuesday at 10am local time, via teleconference, with team representatives, during which new evidence supplied by Williams shall be considered.

"This will be followed by another hearing to conduct the review(s), if any new element is determined by the stewards to exist," said the governing body.

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.