Fernando Alonso explains his virulent messages on the radio in Qatar

« I can't believe it. Two years with the same problem on the straights. " It's a Fernando Alonso tense that was seen during the first part of the Qatar Grand Prix this Sunday.

The Asturian Bull, accustomed to his tantrums on the radio since the beginning of his career, did not hesitate to press where it hurts with his team. It is in this manner, which characterizes him so much, that he stunned the ears of his engineer indicating to him, once again, his lack of top speed. A recurring problem according to him since his arrival at the Greens in 2023, reinforced in Qatari lands in particular because of the safety car.

« This is a well known problem, we are having difficulty with something on the car, pointed Fernando Alonso.

I think it's the deployment of energy after the safety cars, the car still thinks we are behind the safety car, so we are not deploying all the energy on the electric power. So we are missing a bit of top speed and we are vulnerable at that point in the race. »

Luckily, the facts of the race allowed him to complete the 400th start of his career with a smile. Taking advantage of the retirement of Sergio Pérez, the lack of rhythm of Yuki tsunoda or even penalties of Lando Norris et Lewis Hamilton, the double world champion took the checkered flag in 7th position, ending a series of 4 weekends outside the points.

« We maximized our opportunities through abandonments and penalties, he adds. We were ready to take our chance. I'm happy for the team, and I hope we can end the season in Abu Dhabi on a positive note. »

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