Spaniard Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin), double world champion of Formula 1 and who The British Grand Prix kicks off for the ninth time this SundaySilverstone, who finished tenth at the World Cup, said at the English circuit that they “will give account in Abu Dhabi” and remain “calm” when the event ends in late November.

“We had more margins in Q1, but in the end we left with used tires, to hold positions: We took a lot of risks and went with 15 because we wanted to save two sets of new tires for Q3. But he who does not take risks cannot win”, commented double world champion Asturias, the big sensation of the season with six podiums They finished third with 131 points, 98 points behind the leader Dutchman Max Verstappen. (Red Bull) will kick off at the legendary British circuit this Sunday, where it celebrated two of its 32 first-class victories (2006 and 2011).

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“We weren’t fast all weekend; but finally ninth in Q3Although I think the strategy is good; “Taking a risk and owning these two tires in Q1,” commented Alonso to Dazn television channel this Saturday, after finishing the British Grand Prix qualifying in ninth place.

on his behalf Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) will start this Sunday in fifth place At the British Grand Prix. The Madrid man explained that in this circuit he won just a year ago, he had a “difficult, mixed conditions” qualification and was “in a race where you don’t know what grip you’re going to get”. in every corner”

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“It was a tough ‘qualifier’ because we’ve already raced in mixed conditions a few times this year. not knowing if it’s raining“You didn’t know what grip you were going to get at every corner,” said 28-year-old Sainz, who is fifth in the World Championship with 82 points. The leader, Dutchman Max Verstappen (Red Bull), will make his first start this Sunday at the legendary British circuit.

“It was complicated because you didn’t know the grip you would have or where to take the risk.; nor, above all, where to step in Q1 and Q2,” the talented driver from Madrid, Dazn, who achieved a win in category one and fifteen podiums at Silverstone this Saturday, explained to television channel.