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Fernando Alonso believes Aston Martin lost the chance to score points in the Brazil Sprint race due to the clash
Alonso’s participation in the Sprint Shootout was cut short due to extensive damage to the front-left of his car. He had a collision with his former teammate, Esteban Ocon, which resulted in a puncture and forced him to retire to the pits. Despite starting in 15th place, Alonso managed to make several overtakes and finish 11th in the race. He expressed frustration over missing out on potential points but appreciated that the incident didn’t happen in the main qualifying. The stewards determined that both drivers were not predominantly to blame for the collision. Alonso hopes to execute a good race on Sunday and believes Aston Martin showed promising race pace in the Sprint. He also acknowledges that the team had been encountering difficulties in recent races but sees the performance in Brazil as a move in the right direction.
Forrás: Motorsport Week
