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Fernando Alonso believes his performance at the Japanese Grand Prix, where he finished sixth, was one of the best of his career. Qualifying in fifth place, Alonso had warned that he feels he regula…
Fernando Alonso described his performance at the Japanese Grand Prix as one of the best in his career as he finished sixth. Despite regularly overachieving in qualifying, he usually slips back during the race. With an upgrade at Suzuka, Alonso held off competitors like Oscar Piastri for a top-six finish. He acknowledged the gap between his team and the top four, emphasizing the need to improve their pace. Alonso attributed the team’s success to their strong race execution but stressed the importance of enhancing the car’s performance. Looking ahead, he anticipates further improvements to the car later in the season.
