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We knew engine wouldn't last more than a lap - Alonso

Fernando Alonso said he and the team were aware that his car wouldn't complete more than a lap of the Mexican Grand Prix, as a fatal engine problem was spotted prior to the start of the race. The Spaniard, who started 18th, retired on the second lap of the race after reporting a loss of power over the radio. Despite knowing about the problem, Alonso said he wanted to respect the Mexican fans by at least taking to the grid. "Yesterday night we spotted some MGU-H rotation speed problems and then this morning we confirmed it," he said. "There was no time to replace it anymore so the possibilities were not to start the race or try to do as much as we could knowing that...
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