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Alonso says new Monza asphalt not up to F1 standards

Fernando Alonso believes the new asphalt laid on the start/finish straight of the Monza circuit is not up to Formula 1 standards. Fernando Alonso believes the new asphalt laid on the start/finish straight of the Monza circuit is not up to Formula 1 standards. The resurfaced straight contributed to the troubles drivers had during qualifying on Saturday, as the smoother surface made it very slippery in the treacherous conditions. Romain Grosjean crashed his Haas at the start of Q1 after losing control on the straight. McLaren driver Alonso admitted he was not in favour of having two types of asphalt on the circuit. "I think the main straight was just too wet," said Alonso. "The...
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