Aston Martin drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll will be investigated after the Italian Grand Prix over failing to follow the race director’s instructions at Monza.

Alonso and Stroll were spotted performing practice starts at the end of the pit lane ahead of their reconnaissance laps shortly before the start.

Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll facing post-race FIA investigation at Italian GP

The event notes written by F1 race director Rui Marques ahead of the Italian Grand Prix state that drivers wishing to carry out a practice start ahead of a reconnaissance lap must leave enough space for those who do not to pass safely.

Marques wrote: “Cars wishing to perform a practice start should leave the pit lane using the Pit Exit Road and must NOT cross the white line separating the Pit Ex

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