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Fernando Alonso has explained how he expertly kept Sergio Perez at bay to claim a superb podium at the F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso drove a fantastic race, showcasing his skill and experience as he battled Sergio Perez for the final podium position. Despite initially losing third place to Perez, Alonso made a brilliant comeback on the last lap, re-passing the Red Bull driver and securing a well-deserved podium finish. Alonso attributed his successful defense to clever driving tactics and precise car placement, ensuring he didn’t make any mistakes in the final corners where he had an advantage. He also strategically changed racing lines to disrupt Perez’s plans and create turbulence for his car. Alonso admitted that he had thought his podium chances were over when Perez overtook him, but he seized an opportunity when Perez braked late into Turn 1 and managed to regain the position at Turn 4, holding off the faster Red Bull to the finish line by a mere 0.053s.
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