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Alonso only started Mexican GP out of 'respect' for fans
Fernando Alonso says he started the Mexican Grand Prix out of 'respect' for the fans despite knowing his McLaren-Honda was unlikely to last beyond the opening lap. Another low point for the struggling team, after Jenson Button failed to make it out for qualifying, it was Alonso's turn to hit troubles ahead of the race as McLaren discovered a MGU-H problem overnight. With no time to replace it, Alonso went into the race knowing he would probably retire after only a few corners, but the two-time world champion says he was determined to at least line up on the grid rather than simply withdraw. “We spotted the MGU-H problem last night and this morning it was confirmed,” he said. “There...
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