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Fernando Alonso says he did not brake test Lewis Hamilton during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and that it was both drivers using their experience in a fight he came out on top of. Hamilton claimed Alon…
Fernando Alonso denies brake testing Lewis Hamilton during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, stating that both drivers were using their experience in a fight and he came out on top. Hamilton accused Alonso of brake testing him into Turn 5, but the incident was not fully investigated by stewards. Alonso explains that he was trying to avoid being vulnerable to Hamilton using the DRS after his pit stop, but there was nothing dangerous about his move. Despite complaining about the slow straight-line speed of his Aston Martin compared to rivals, Alonso finished seventh and fourth in the drivers’ championship. He acknowledges that top speed has been a weakness throughout the season and it is an area they will work on for next year’s car. He also mentions the challenges they faced due to tire degradation and their pace being only good enough to beat AlphaTauri.
