Fernando Alonso says he was in the 'wrong place' at the 'wrong moment' after getting involved in a major shunt during Formula 1 sprint qualifying at the 2023 Brazilian GP.
The Aston Martin driver was unable to take part in the second part of the shootout that determines the grid for the shortened Saturday race after sustaining heavy damage to the front-left corner. As the Spaniard slowly proceeded through Turn 2, former Alpine team-mate Esteban Ocon was forced to correct a slide and the subsequent change of direction sent him careering into the Aston.
During Friday qualifying for the GP main event, a stellar Stroll lap earned him third while Alonso chalked fourth on the grid. Alonso reckoned Aston had been left with 'question marks' ahead of the sprint. He continued: 'We had great pace yesterday. We struggled a little bit more today in SQ1 to go through, so there are still some question marks on our pace. 'But I'm more confident than in Mexico and Austin, so hopefully, it will be a good race.
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