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Fernando Alonso was left feeling ‘sorry for the fans’ who attended a disrupted Friday of running in Abu Dhabi which
During the second practice session (FP2) of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, there were two red flag stoppages. The first was caused by a heavy crash from Carlos Sainz, and the second came after Nico Hulkenberg spun and hit the barriers. Fernando Alonso expressed his sympathy for the fans who had paid for expensive tickets and couldn’t see any action due to the stoppages. However, extending the session was not possible because qualifying for the Formula 4 United Arab Emirates Trophy race was scheduled immediately after FP2. Alonso, who allowed Felipe Drugovich to drive during FP1, admitted that the lack of running meant he learned nothing from Friday’s practice and faces a tough challenge tomorrow. Despite being 11th fastest in FP2, Alonso is determined to fight until the last lap and hopes that unexpected events, like a DNF or a Safety Car, could help him recover the points he needs. In the drivers’ standings, Alonso is fifth, tied on points with Sainz, and both face a 12-point gap to Charles Leclerc in seventh. Meanwhile, Aston Martin is fifth in the Constructors’ Standings, trailing McLaren by 12 points.
