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Alonso explains Verstappen 'not British' remarks

Fernando Alonso has been called upon to explain his controversial comments that it would be harder for Max Verstappen to win the world championship because of his nationality. “He is not British, so it will always be more difficult for him,” Alonso had said before last weekend's race, when questioned about the fallout from the pair's first lap clash at the start of the British Grand Prix. "I feel probably what they are experiencing now, especially Max, because he's the younger guy fighting with a legend, with a champion," he added. Given the chance to follow-up his original comment, Alonso said that it was a reflection on how he sees Formula 1 as an inherently British sport...
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