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Alonso hits out at ‘classic FOM radio’ portrayal of outbursts
Fernando Alonso is critical of how Formula 1’s TV coverage portrayed his team radio messages during the Japanese Grand Prix. He argues that his messages to Aston Martin were taken out of context. Alonso complained about Aston Martin’s decision to make an early pit stop, which left him unable to defend against rival drivers. He also expressed his frustration with his slower pace on the straights and requested a different strategy. However, Alonso clarified that he wasn’t angry with his team, but rather with the way his messages were portrayed on TV. He believed that the broadcasting of his radio messages was misleading and not reflective of the context in which they were said. Despite the early pit stop, Alonso acknowledged that the final result of the race wouldn’t have changed significantly for him or the team. He felt that the car’s competitiveness exceeded his expectations and that a more optimized strategy could have potentially resulted in a top-six finish.
Source: Racer
