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Fernando Alonso admits that he thought his chances of a podium finish in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix had “gone”
Despite initially losing position to Lando Norris at the start, Fernando Alonso took advantage of Charles Leclerc’s absence and his teammate’s slow start to secure third place. He faced relentless pressure from Sergio Perez throughout the race but managed to regain his position in the final lap. Alonso believed he had lost his chance at a podium finish when Perez overtook him, but a braking misjudgment from Perez allowed Alonso to reclaim third place. This marks Alonso’s first podium appearance since August and a much-needed result for Aston Martin, who had been struggling recently. Alonso dedicated the podium to his team and emphasized their determination to keep fighting until the end of the season.
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