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Alonso considered aborting P3 lap in F1 China qualifying
Alonso impressed in Shanghai by securing third place in Q3, outperforming McLaren and Ferrari cars, behind the dominant Red Bulls of Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez. Despite a momentary setback during the starting sequence, Alonso contemplated abandoning the final lap but decided to persevere, resulting in a strong lap time. Aston Martin made additional tweaks during parc ferme reopening, hoping for improved performance in the grand prix. Alonso acknowledged the uncertainty of setup changes due to the evolving track conditions, emphasizing the team’s resilience and determination. Despite a puncture ending his sprint race contention and a subsequent 10-second penalty, Alonso remains optimistic and motivated for Sunday’s race, expressing pride in the team’s efforts.
