Jolyon Palmer recalls 2017 Italian GP F1 clash that enraged Fernando Alonso and went viral

Jolyon Palmer recounted a notable clash with Fernando Alonso during the 2017 Italian Grand Prix, which sparked significant frustration for Alonso. The incident took place at the second chicane, resulting in Palmer receiving a five-second penalty while Alonso was left incensed by the situation. Both drivers ultimately retired from the race, with Alonso humorously labeling Palmer's retirement as 'karma'.

Palmer shared his thoughts on the clash during an appearance on the F1 Nation podcast, highlighting the viral nature of Alonso's angry radio messages. Despite the tension, Palmer noted that he and Alonso never discussed the incident directly, even after a previous altercation in Belgium that had already created a stir among the drivers.