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March 20, 2016 remains one of those days when Formula 1 frightened us, but also demonstrated its continuous progress in safety and its determination to always go further. It was 10 years ago, during the Australian Grand Prix, and a shocking crash sustained by Fernando Alonso is still vivid in some memories. On lap 17 of the race, while battling for 19th place at the wheel of an underperforming ...
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- What changed: March 20, 2016 remains one of those days when Formula 1 frightened us, but also demonstrated its continuous progress in safety and its determination to always go further. It was 10 years ago, during the Australian Grand Prix, and a shocking crash sustained by Fernando Alonso is still vivid in some memories. On lap 17 of the race, while battling for 19th place at the wheel of an underperforming .
- Who it affects: Fernando Alonso and the 2016 season are the main threads to track.
- Read next: Start with Fernando Alonso or the 2016 season archive for more context.
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A result shaped by track position and execution.
Why it matters
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It can shift the competitive picture around the teams and drivers involved in the 2016 season.
At a glance
- Source
- Autosport
- Seasons
- 2016
- Drivers
- Fernando Alonso (Bio & Records)