Alonso: “I thought of trying one last maneuver at the last start”

Fernando Alonso returned to the podium at the Dutch GP after putting in a memorable performance in an exciting race where the rain appeared several times. The Spanish driver, who started 5th, made a huge start, with a double overtake at turn 3 on Albon and Russell that left everyone speechless and another overtake after Norris and where he finished second . Then, the rain that appeared at the end of the event started a dance in the pits where Alonso finally came out in third position. He had to recover from a bad stop and took advantage of Pérez’s mistake to get back to second position. In the end, the rain brought out the output of a red flag. The appointment is defined in the last 7 turns. Alonso thought about attacking Max. He came very close, but in the end his ambition to be second came to a screeching halt. He took a risk at the start, he didn’t want to do it at the end because he knew he could lose a very important podium for Aston Martin, which means a lot: the return to the drawer after 4 races from it, after overcoming a bump in performance .

“It was a very intense race, especially at the start, in the wet we were very fast. Maybe we stopped a lap too late, but like the leaders. The car flew today, very competitive, easy to drive. In these conditions you need a car you can trust and I have it. Two years ago when the race started I didn’t think I would get a podium at Zandvoort because I wasn’t in a position to do it and now it will be special to share it with Pierre and Max.” he commented as he got out of the car.

“It’s one of those races where it’s very difficult to stay focused for long, but it’s a very special track with the fans and the energy they bring. I’m happy for Max, congratulations to everyone,” he added.

“I thought of trying one last maneuver on the restart but I thought I might have left the circuit too and I ended up in second”, he concluded, happy to be back on the podium.