P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Alonso: F1 US GP a write off after "painful" qualifying
In qualifying for the Grand Prix on Sunday, the two-time world champion, Fernando Alonso, finished in 17th place, while his teammate, Lance Stroll, came in 19th place. Both drivers had limited running due to brake fires in the practice session. Alonso expressed frustration with the day’s performance and believed that the team needed to start over completely. He saw the rest of the weekend as an opportunity to test for the 2024 season. Alonso missed out on Q2 by a narrow margin and blamed the congested track for hindering his progress. Stroll felt that he had adapted quickly to the upgraded car but was disappointed with the team’s overall performance.
Source: motorsport
