Ferrari have given Fernando Alonso a public warning for his comments after yesterday's Hungarian Grand Prix.
Alonso, who celebrates his 32nd birthday today, allegedly told reporters that he wanted "another car" for his birthday, having slipped 39 points behind Sebastian Vettel in the Drivers' Championship.
Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo rang up the former world champion to wish him a happy birthday, but also took the opportunity to remind Alonso what the team expect from him.
"There is a need to close ranks, without giving in to rash outbursts that, while understandable in the immediate aftermath of a bad result, are no use to anyone," read an article on the team's official website.
"That was a reference to the latest comments from Fernando Alonso, which did not go down well with Montezemolo, nor with anyone in the team.
"So, when Montezemolo called the Spaniard this morning to wish him a happy birthday, he also tweaked his ear."
Alonso is currently third in the Drivers' Championship, while Ferrari also sit third in the Constructors' Championship behind Red Bull and Mercedes.
