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Alonso considered aborting P3 lap in F1 China qualifying
In Shanghai, Alonso impressed by securing third place in Q3, ahead of McLaren and Ferrari. Despite a near mishap in sector one, he pushed through doubts to set a competitive lap time. The Aston Martin team made crucial tweaks during the parc ferme opening, hoping for improvements in the grand prix. The ever-changing track conditions posed challenges for setup adjustments, with some changes being a gamble. Alonso remained optimistic, aiming for a strong performance and declaring determination to keep fighting despite setbacks. Despite retiring from Saturday’s sprint due to a puncture, Alonso’s competitive spirit and pride in the team remain unwavering.
