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Fernando Alonso: Suzuka disappointment a 'nasty surprise'

Fernando Alonso says McLaren’s disappointing race result at Suzuka is a “nasty surprise”, after the Spaniard finished down in 16th place. The team struggled throughout practice and qualified 15th and 17th with Alonso and Jenson Button, who then dropped to the back of the grid due to an engine change. Both drivers suffered quiet races, failing to make much progress from their starting positions. Alonso crossed the line 16th and Button 18th at Honda’s home event. Alonso hopes McLaren’s poor speed at the Japanese Grand Prix will be a one-off and the team will enjoy better fortunes at the next race in the USA. “Our race today reflected...
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