I believe that Alonso has complained about the use of the escape route in the first corners of many races in the past, and he pulled that stunt because, well, if you cannot beat them then might as well join them. I think the old fox was brilliant in doing so. Unfortunately, it's going to create a problem when half of the grid decides to use that as track instead of being squeezed in the corner. But hey, not the driver's problem.
Not so sure about the "different rules" comment - most have done it because they were pushed off or to avoid a collision. In Fernando's case, he intentionally took that route on the formation lap in order to plan his route. It was clear that this was his path of choice, and the resulting questions are because of that, not because he happen to have been out there.
As for Lando, yes he should have received the penalty. I think you posted Vasseur's comments on that further up thread. I love Lando, but he doesn't get special treatment because he was on his way to his first win when he threw all of his toys out of the crib when it started to rain and his pit wall suggested he pit for inters!
Worst part about F1 isn't the inconsistency, though. It's Lewis' wardrobe. See what he turned up wearing in Istanbul? :-) Good thing he can drive!
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