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Fernando Alonso couldn’t resist a tongue-in-cheek dig at his former Formula 1 employer Ferrari after beating both scarlet red cars to Q3 in Saturday’s Canadian Grand Prix qualifying session. Ferrari gambled on rain interfering during the latter stages of Q2 and went out early on new tyres, but when the rain didn’t come Carlos Sainz […]
In the qualifying session, Ferrari took a gamble, expecting rain to arrive late in Q2, but it didn’t come, leading to Leclerc and Sainz having to push on worn tires, resulting in them finishing 11th and 12th. Alonso, on the other hand, performed well, finishing 6th in the session and took a jab at Ferrari’s sudden claim to the title contender status. Amid Ferrari’s struggles, Alonso expressed satisfaction with Aston Martin’s progress, acknowledging the tight competition and the unpredictability of the racing grid. Despite the recent lack of points, Alonso believes that they are understanding the car better and hopes for improved performance in the upcoming races. Aware of the challenges ahead, Alonso emphasized the importance of focus and strategy in the race, especially in unpredictable weather conditions.
