Alonso hit by grid sanctions

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The stewards declared Alonso had "unnecessarily impeded another driver" in Hamilton, with the Spaniard now starting from sixth on the grid.

McLaren will also be docked all constructors' points from the race after the stewards refused to accept the team's explanations into the controversy that has overshadowed the event.

The stewards signed off on the official qualifying classification at 9.30pm GMT, and with Alonso on pole it indicated that the reigning double world champion had been exonerated.

However, it was later explained by an FIA official that regardless of such a release, the stewards could still issue grid sanctions.

At 10.35pm, and following an investigation that had started at 3.30pm with team principal Ron Dennis being summoned, the panel finally delivered their verdict.

McLaren have confirmed they will appeal the decision and have two days to officially voice their protest after the race.

That, though, centres around the threat of constructors' points being deducted as there is no provision for reverting the decision regarding Alonso's grid penalty.