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Alonso surprised by suggestion Aston error cost win

Fernando Alonso expressed surprise that his Aston Martin team’s pit decision in the wet conditions was called into question over whether it cost him an opportunity to win the Monaco Grand Prix. Aston Martin opted to start the race on the hard compound tire in a move that appeared to open up more potential to make a pit stop of rain hit, as he would have a wider pit window than other drivers. That scenario is exactly how the race played out, with Alonso trailing Max Verstappen by under nine seconds when he made his first pit stop as rain started to intensify on lap 54. However, Alonso took on medium tires rather than the intermediates being opted for by those pitting directly before him...
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