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Engine issue robbed Alonso of ‘miracle’ result

 XPB Images Fernando Alonso says the engine issue he suffered in the closing stages of the USGP robbed him of a “miracle” fifth-place result after what was “certainly one the best races of my life”. The Spaniard entered the Austin weekend with renewed ambitions and an upgraded Honda power unit. Having noticed “definite progress” in the build up to the race, Alonso was immediately on the back foot when he fell foul of a chaotic opening lap. Despite this early setback, the double world champion drove an inspired recovery race and was running well into the points-paying positions when McLaren-Honda’s reliability woes struck once more. “Someone hit me in the first...
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