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Alonso must ‘accept’ McLaren fate despite best F1 qualifying since Canada
Fernando Alonso was not expecting a podium finish at the Qatar Grand Prix, but he was pleasantly surprised by his performance on the resurfaced Lusail International Circuit. He was among the quickest to adapt to the tricky conditions and ended up qualifying in the top 6. Alonso acknowledged that it was only the first step of the weekend, but he was happy with the start. He benefited from the deletion of lap times for McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in Q3. McLaren has been on a strong momentum and Alonso conceded that they are likely to overtake Aston Martin in the Constructors’ standings. Lance Stroll’s struggles have not helped Aston Martin’s chances.
Source: Motorsport Week
