The drama ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix escalated on Friday when Fernando Alonso attacked Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc for obstructing him during Free Practice 2, a clash that sparked a surprise FIA ​​investigation and drew a strong response from Hamilton.

During FP2, Alonso was visibly furious after retiring from a flying lap after colliding with the two Ferraris, driven by Hamilton and Leclerc, at the exit of the New Chicane. With limited space on the narrow street circuit, Alonso stood up and acted aggressively in his cockpit before venting his anger over the team radio.

It’s impossible to be on track with these guys! I can’t drive with them on the track. Why did they stop? At Turn 10, why did they stop? The two Ferraris, I don’t know.

The FIA ​​confirmed Friday evening that an investigation had been opened into the incident, as obstructions and traffic problems affected several drivers during both practice sessions. Charles Leclerc had already been involved in a separate collision with Lance Stroll during FP1, which resulted in the Aston Martin driver being sidelined.

After his outburst, Alonso told reporters he expected the stewards to take a tougher stance: “Obviously, free practice is different from qualifying, [but] I hope a tougher approach to penalties will be taken tomorrow. Otherwise, it will be difficult [to maintain fairness and consistency].”

But Lewis Hamilton, who has kept his cool throughout a tense season, offered a calm but direct rebuttal to Alonso’s critics:

“It’s the case of Munich that’s getting tougher. We all know that. No one tried to block anyone,” said Namilton. “I respect Fernando, but sometimes emotions run high in the car. We’re all frustrated. I think the FIA ​​will look at the situation fairly, but asking for harsher penalties won’t solve the traffic problem.”

Hamilton also suggested that the drivers have a collective responsibility to manage the space better: he can’t expect miracles in Monaco. The cars are huge now, the track hasn’t changed, and sometimes we’re all just trying to find fresh air. That’s the reality.

As the FIA ​​continues its review, the stewards are considering further procedural changes for Saturday’s qualifying session to avoid further chaos. With tempers already running high and the notoriously crucial Monaco qualifying session approaching, all eyes will be on how the FIA ​​will apply the discipline going forward.

Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc dominated both Friday practice sessions and looks set to claim a second consecutive home victory as the grid prepares for what could be one of the closest Monaco qualifying sessions in recent years.