Mar 21, 2023, 03:57 PM IST

Fernando Alonso enters ionic list with dramatic podium finish

Divyam Dubey

The third-place finish at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Monday marked Fernando Alonso's 100th podium in his career.

Despite finishing third in Sunday's race, the Spaniard was penalised 10-seconds post-race and dropped to fourth

The two-time champion was penalised first for starting too much to the left of his grid place, which cost him the lead on the opening turn of the 50-lap race.

Alonso, 41, who debuted in F1 in 2001, has had a fantastic start to the season with Aston Martin, becoming a pleasant surprise through two races.