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Ferrari owed it to fans to question Vettel move - Alonso

Fernando Alonso believes Ferrari owed it to its fans to seek clarification from the FIA about Sebastian Vettel's now infamous overtaking move on Jean-Eric Vergne at the final race of the season. The news caused controversy last week as Ferrari questioned the legality of the pass, which Vettel made while yellow flag warning lights were still displayed on his dashboard. The FIA made clear there was no case to answer as a green flag had been waving at a marshal's post before Vettel overtook, but Alonso said his team had to pose the question to the governing body, with the outcome having the potential to sway the championship. "There were a lot of video clips on the internet and we knew...
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