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Fernando Alonso crashed heavily at Turn 18 just prior to the 30-minute mark of the third practice session ahead of the 2024 F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
A rare mistake by Fernando Alonso caused a red flag during third practice at Imola, with the two-time world champion crashing at Turn 18. Alonso lost control of his car entering the corner, hitting the barrier backwards near the edge of the circuit. The main damage was to the rear of his car, potentially requiring key components to be replaced before qualifying. Aston Martin’s veteran driver was ninth at the time, with Carlos Sainz leading the timesheets. Alonso confirmed he was unharmed and left the scene, close to the pit lane, leading to a brief halt in the session before resuming.
