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Alonso under fire over dangerous Leclerc near miss
Ferrari Team Principal Frederic Vasseur criticized Fernando Alonso’s aggressive reentry onto the track during the Qatar Grand Prix, describing it as “far too much.” After running wide at Turn 2 and experiencing oversteer, Alonso rejoined the circuit in an unsafe manner, crossing the track at 90 degrees and cutting off Charles Leclerc. Leclerc, who was attempting to overtake Alonso, had to take evasive action to avoid a collision. Vasseur suggested that if the situation were reversed, Alonso would have been vocal about it over the team radio. Despite the incident, Leclerc managed to overtake Alonso and finished fifth in the race, maintaining Ferrari’s battle with Mercedes for second place in the Constructors’ Championship. Leclerc acknowledged that Alonso’s reentry was on the limit, but also acknowledged that Alonso may not have been aware of his presence on the track.
Source: RacingNews 365
