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Alonso backs having small teams over third cars
Fernando Alonso has backed Formula 1's small teams amid the ongoing financial situation which has already resulted in the loss of to teams this season. With the grid looking likely to reduce to 18 cars next year - unless either Caterham or Marussia can find buyers - the threat of a smaller grid or three-car teams is now on the agenda. Alonso, who started his career at Minardi, believes small teams are essential for F1 and for rookie drivers and says he's hopeful a solution can be found to save them. "I started with a small team, Minardi, all the drivers [should have] the same possibility to start with small teams," the two-time champion told Autosport. "We need everyone in...
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