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Fernando Alonso struggled to finish the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, report issues with his lower back after another recent health scare.
Fernando Alonso is facing setbacks in his recovery from health issues following a challenging Sao Paulo Grand Prix, where he missed media day due to an intestinal infection and later experienced severe lower back pain during the race. Despite starting from the pit-lane, crashing in qualifying, and finishing 14th, Alonso expressed gratitude towards his team for rebuilding his car and pushing through the race. He acknowledged that the recovery process will involve setbacks and expects to rest for the next four or five days. Alonso highlighted the difficult race conditions due to a brake issue but put his struggles into perspective by mentioning the tragic flooding in Spain. Despite the challenges, Alonso showed determination and commitment to racing in Brazil even with a car that could not compete with others. In the midst of physical discomfort, he persevered to finish the race for his team and those facing greater hardships elsewhere.
