Alonso outburst underlines F1's mounting problems

Fernando Alonso launched an angry outburst at motorsport's ruling body on Sunday, telling them to focus on the serious problems facing Formula One and to be fairer in its decision-making after he was being penalized on his way to 17th place in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

The two-time world champion, widely respected as one of the sport's elder statesmen, said it was time the International Motoring Federation (FIA) used "some common sense".

Alonso said he was unfairly penalized for making contact with Felipe Nasr's Sauber and that he could not avoid a collision with Pastor Maldonado's Lotus. He contends the FIA had missed an opportunity to demonstrate justice and sense.