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Fernando Alonso explained how his sudden reduction in speed ahead of Lewis Hamilton in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix stemmed
During the race, the Aston Martin driver exited the pits with Hamilton close behind, leading to a confrontation on the track. Although Alonso was investigated for his driving, he was ultimately cleared and finished the race ahead of Hamilton. In post-race interviews, both drivers shared their perspectives on the incident. Alonso stated that he expected Hamilton’s protests and referenced a similar situation they had in Canada years ago. He also mentioned Aston Martin’s lack of straight-line speed as a vulnerability. Despite the challenges, Alonso’s overtaking move on Tsunoda secured him fourth place in the Drivers’ Championship, surprising him as he initially thought Leclerc had taken the position.
