Fernando Alonso views second place on the grid at the Monaco Grand Prix as job done after admitting he took risks “to an uncomfortable level” chasing pole position. Aston Martin has been Red Bull’s nearest challenger this season and Monaco’s track layout was expected to bring the two teams closer together in qualifying trim, opening up the possibility to fight for pole. That proved true as the session progressed, with Alonso on provisional pole before a stunning final sector from Max Verstappen pipped the Spaniard, who was content with his result. “You never know here in Monaco — anything can happen, always a couple of incidents, yellows, red flags; better to put a lap on...
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