Alonso: “I thought it was over”

Fernando Alonso finished in 9th place in F1 Las Vegas GP After a very complicated situation at the first corner. 18th place with damage to the car, leading the entire race. But he bounced back and managed to score points.

The Oviedo native started ninth, hoping to improve his position with a good start. He reacted well to the signals and had a good start. Then he attacked the inside with all his might and suddenly he lost his car and spun out. He ended up colliding with Valtteri Bottas, leaving his nose broken and continuing to face the Finn.

to Sainz The exact same thing happened to him, and he blamed sepiolite spread on the asphalt before the race due to oil spilled from the car carrying Hamilton in the drivers’ parade before the event.

“I had a good start, but I haven’t seen the replays yet so I don’t know if I spun in the first corner or if I hit someone. I lost the car there and saw an Alfa Romeo in front of me. But then, thanks to the safety car and all that, we were able to get back into the fight and finally score some points, so I thought it was already over at the first corner, so it was really nice. The taste remains.”the Asturian, who had to pit and replace his nose thanks to the first virtual safety car, then joined the battle for points due to “safety” that arose when Verstappen and Russell made contact midway through the race, claiming each other. .

“We accomplished more than we expected. Lance (Strol), who started 19th and finished fifth, was in the lead, and as for me, I lost the opportunity to do more. But as far as possible…10th place in the time trial, 9th place in the race, both cars in the points, “You have to look at the positive side.”Alonso added that he accepts the overall result, including everything that happened this Sunday, before heading into the final World Cup match in Abu Dhabi next weekend.

“We have the last race left. Try to have fun. Today was fun. AndThe circuit suggested we overtake. For example, the overtake with Carlos (Sainz) at the end with Gasly, or with Hamilton who overtook and reconsidered. “We were more or less able to participate in the battle and I think that’s a positive point for the car.”Alonso concluded.