Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso says he took 'uncomfortable' risks in Monaco Grand Prix qualifying - ESPN
MONACO — Fernando Alonso said he took «uncomfortable» levels of risk while fighting for pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday.
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A charging Spaniard and a flying Dutchman: What to expect in the Monaco GP
Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix promises to be one for the books as Max Verstappen seeks a second Formula 1 win around the streets of the Principality.
Fernando Alonso aims to take advantage 'inconsistent' Max Verstappen at Monaco Grand Prix start
Fernando Alonso is hoping for another “inconsistent” start at the Monaco Grand Prix from Red Bull rival Max Verstappen. Verstappen was the only driver quicker than Aston Martin’s Spanish veteran, who has not had a pole position of his own since 2012. Ad The current world champion and season leader will have an even bigger chance of securing a win on the Mediterranean given the difficulty of overtaking on the famous street circuit, meaning Alonso needs to take anything he is given when the lights turn green.
Crashes and an on-fire champion: Talking points from Monaco qualifying
We're still reeling from the epic qualifying battle to determine the top 10 starting positions for this afternoon's Monaco Grand Prix.
Verstappen takes first Monaco pole as Perez crashes
MONACO: Red Bull's Max Verstappen risked all to secure his first Monaco Grand Prix pole position with a breathtaking final qualifying lap on the limit after Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso had gone fastest.
Fernando Alonso ready to exploit Max Verstappen 'inconsistent' race starts in Monaco
Fernando Alonso hopes he can take advantage of Max Verstappen's inconsistent starts to end his 10-year wait for victory at Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix.
Even Verstappen would like to see Alonso win again
MONACO : Formula One leader Max Verstappen beat Fernando Alonso to pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday and conceded even he would like to see the evergreen Aston Martin driver win again.
Monaco Grand Prix: Max Verstappen pips Fernando Alonso to stunning pole as Sergio Perez crashes out early in qualifying
World champion Max Verstappen seized a dramatic late pole in Monaco Grand Prix qualifying to deny Fernando Alonso, but his team-mate Sergio Perez crashed out early and will start at the back of the grid. Verstappen put in a scorching final lap in Q3 to edge out the Spaniard by 0.084 seconds and clinch his 23rd career pole.