Spanish Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) finished third this Sunday. Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Round two of the World Championship, but Red Bull had to wait several hours to confirm its 100th podium in a race where Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) finished sixth in a duo between Sergio Pérez and Max Verstappen.
Despite a few omissions that nearly made him take the podium, Alonso remains enthusiastic about the new Aston Martin project. The double world champion did not position his car correctly at the start and was penalized by five seconds. Greater grief came from there Despite being on lap 19, he had already uncorked the champagne by a mechanic who tapped the car with a jack at the pit stop, which eventually punished the FIA, knocking him down to fourth place.
But, Aston Martin’s claim It bore fruit, and three hours later, Alonso once again celebrated an incredible podium. The second-starting double world champion fought as hard as he could, and after a safety car, with 30 laps to go, he was only behind the Red Bulls, ahead of the other fans and still a tenth. pocket.
Sergio Pérez was stubborn even for a Verstappen who came in fifteenth but had to make do with second place. George Russell and Lewis Hamilton they were fourth and fifth Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc The Ferraris were battered in a race that was no different from the general entrance to the pits leaving the safety car.
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
.one. Sergio Perez MEX Red Bull 1:21:14,894
.2. Max Verstappen NED Red Bull at 5,355
.3. Fernando Alonso ESP Aston Martin 20,728
.4. George Russell GBR Mercedes 25,866
.5. Lewis Hamilton GBR Mercedes 31,065
.6. Carlos Sainz ESP Ferrari 35.876
.7. Charles Leclerc MON Ferrari 43,162
.8. Esteban Ocon FRA Alpine 52,832
.9. Pierre Gasly FRA Alpine 54,747
10. Kevin Magnussen DIN Haas 1:04826
Drivers World Cup
.one. Max Verstappen NED Red Bull 44 points
.2. Sergio Perez MEX Red Bull 43
.3. Fernando Alonso ESP Aston Martin 30
.4. Carlos Sainz ESP Ferrari 20
.5. Lewis Hamilton GBR Mercedes 20
.6. George Russell GBR Mercedes 18
.7. Lance Stroll CAN Aston Martin 8
.8. Charles Leclerc MON Ferrari 6
.9. Valtteri Bottas Finishes Alfa Romeo 4
10. Esteban O with FRA Alpine 4
11. Pierre Gasly FRA Alpine 4
12. Kevin Magnussen DIN Haas 1
13. Alexander Albon THA Williams 1