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Alonso explains refusal to save fuel

McLaren have had another very difficult race, highlighted by the team's repeated requests to its drivers to save fuel. Alonso wasn't all that happy with that request, suggesting to tackle the race differently via the radio. Having gained two positions at the start, Alonso lost ground in the first laps due to lacking top speed compared to Mercedes powered cars. About 20 laps into the race, the Spaniard was asked to start saving fuel, even though he was involved in several battles for position. 'No frustration, it was just I had some battles going on, I had to save fuel, save tyres and after three or four reminders I said 'first let me race because it is my good motivation now as we have...
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