Referees turn Formula 1 into ballet

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Referees turn Formula 1 into ballet

Formula 1 referees come under fire again after Fernando Alonso's call. Carlos Sainz received a ridiculous penalty for a race incident, late braking at turn 17 while trying to overtake Oscar Piastri and a slight spark with the Australian McLaren driver. Sainz, who finished fourth, was demoted to fifth place with a five-second penalty, according to the reason put forward by the FIA. "In the overtaking attempt, car 55 braked too late, did not reach…