The drama before the Monaco Grand Prix intensified on Friday, when Fernando Alonso attacked Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc for preventing him during free training 2, a confrontation that triggered a FIA surprised investigation and led to a strong Hamilton response.

During the TL2, Alonso was visibly furious after leaving a quick lap after colliding with the two Ferraris, piloted by Hamilton and Leclerc, leaving Nouvelle Chicane. With a limited space in the tight street circuit, Alonso got up and acted aggressively in his cockpit before venting on the team’s radio.

“It’s impossible to be on the right track with these guys! I can’t pilot them on the track. Why did they stop? In curve 10, why did they stop? The two Ferraris, I don’t know.”

The FIA ​​confirmed on Friday night that an investigation was opened on the incident, as obstructions and traffic problems affected several riders in both training sessions. Previously, Charles Leclerc had already been involved in a separate Lance Stroll collision in TL1, resulting in the loss of the grid to the Aston Martin driver.

After his outburst, Alonso told the press that he expected the commissioners to become more severe: “Obviously, free training is different from classification, [but] I hope a harsher approach in terms of sanctions will be adopted tomorrow. Otherwise, it will be difficult [maintain impartiality and consistency].”

But Lewis Hamilton, who kept calm during a tense season, offered a calm but straightforward refutation to Alonso’s criticism:

“It’s the case of Munich that is squeezing. We all know that. No one was trying to block anyone,” said Namilton. “I respect Fernando, but sometimes the emotions are on the flower in the car. We’re all frustrated. I think the FIA ​​will look at this fairly, but asking for more severe punishments will not solve the traffic problem here.”

Hamilton also suggested that pilots have a collective responsibility to better manage space: he cannot expect miracles in Monaco. The cars are huge now, the track has not changed and sometimes we are all just trying to find fresh air. This is the reality. “

While the FIA ​​continues its review, administrators are considering new procedure adjustments for Saturday’s qualification session to avoid further chaos. With the spirits already heated and the notoriously crucial Monaco Qualification Session approaching, all eyes will be facing the FIA ​​will apply the discipline from now on.

Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc led the two training sessions on Friday and seems ready to look for a second consecutive home victory while the grid prepares for what may be one of the most disputed Monaco qualifiers of recent years.