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Bad news for Alonso and United Autosports at Daytona

A puncture and brake issues sent Fernando Alonso's United Autosports Ligier down the order overnight at the Rolex 24 at Daytona. The #23 car driven by the Spaniard along with Lando Norris and Phil Hanson enjoyed a steady start when the race kicked off on Saturday, running consistently in the top 10 and rising as high as sixth at one point. The crew lost three laps shortly before the eight-hour mark when Hanson picked up a puncture and limped back to the pits where the team was forced to repair the Ligier's damaged bodywork. Alonso took over but brake master cylinder failure sent the United Autosports car back into the pits, this time for a lengthy stop which left the #23 car a massive 26...
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