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McLaren ‘had to try something’ - Fernando Alonso

Fernando Alonso believes McLaren 'had to try something' during the German Grand Prix if the team was going to secure a points finish after another difficult weekend. The Spaniard had struggled to get inside the top 10 throughout the event and when the rain came, he felt there was an opportunity to capitalise on the inclement weather should it have continued. GERMAN GRAND PRIX: Photo gallery | Championship standing Unfortunately for the former double world champion, the gamble failed to pay off any chance of a points finish as the sharp showers that were falling at Turn 6 dissipated quickly, this led to the McLaren driver further falling down the order despite...
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