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Fernando Alonso explained how his driving on the final lap of the F1 Austrian GP was enough to ‘confuse’ a charging Gabriel Bortoleto as he successfully defended seventh place.
Fernando Alonso detailed his strategic driving on the final lap of the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix to hold off Gabriel Bortoleto and secure seventh place. Despite starting 10th, the Spaniard managed to defend his position under intense pressure from the Sauber rookie. Alonso acknowledged Liam Lawson’s contribution in aiding his unexpectedly high finishing position. He expressed gratitude towards Lando Norris for preventing Bortoleto from overtaking him in the closing stages of the race. By utilizing various maneuvers, Alonso successfully confused Bortoleto and secured his third consecutive points finish of the season. It was a challenging yet fortuitous race for Alonso, who credited a combination of factors for his impressive performance at the Red Bull Ring.
