Alonso: McLaren was the slowest at the Australian GP

McLaren did not create a surprise at the Australian GP. While Stoffel Vandoorne finished in 13th and last place, Fernando Alonso retired following a suspension problem at the very end of the race.

Fernando Alonso was however fighting for points until he was overtaken by both Esteban Ocon (Force India) and Nico Hulkenberg (Renault) in the finishing straight.

“I had one of my best races and we were surprisingly in the points for a good part of the race, said Fernando Alonso on Sky Sports F1. We were last in terms of performance. I was 10th thanks to my very good time in qualifying and because I gained a place at the start and another by taking advantage of the abandonment of Grosjean."

Difficult end of race for Alonso

Fernando Alonso was unable to fight until the end of his race in the top ten while also having to watch his fuel consumption at the energy-intensive Albert Park circuit in Melbourne.

“We had to make big savings on gasoline. It was very disturbing, but we managed to maintain this position, said Fernando Alonso. It was a surprise to be so well placed, but in the end we couldn't finish and we need to quickly become competitive again. »