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Vandoorne was ‘definitely' sacrificed for Alonso
Stoffel Vandoorne was disappointed as he feels his Monaco Grand Prix was sacrificed in the hope of improving Fernando Alonso's chances on Sunday. Vandoorne started the grand prix in 12th place and was running just outside the top ten, right behind the Renault of Nico Hulkenberg. However, falling off Hulkenberg's pace, McLaren still kept Vandoorne out until lap 20 in order to keep him between Alonso and the charging Max Verstappen. As such Alonso was able to pit and rejoin ahead of Vandoorne and Verstappen. The Spaniard would later retire while Vandoorne finished a lap down in 14th place. Asked if his race was sacrificed for Alonso, he told Motorsport.com: 'I felt [that way], definitely. 'I...
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