Hulkenberg grid penalty puts Alonso on front row in Canada

https://www.reuters.com/sports/motor-sports/hulkenberg-grid-penalty-puts-alonso-front-row-canada-2023-06-18/

Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso was promoted to the front row of the Canadian Grand Prix starting grid on Saturday after Haas's Nico Hulkenberg collected a three-place penalty for an infringement in qualifying and dropped to fifth.

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ClassyDave@kbin.social · 3 pts · 3y (2 replies)

Just getting into the sport but already rooting for Alonso, seems like a genuinely nice dude 👍

CaptainParanoia@kbin.social · 2 pts · 3y (1 reply)

How the times have changed, he is traditionally known as "Dark Lord" Alonso. 🤣

evulhotdog@kbin.social · 1 pts · 3y

He’s a troll, but in the most respectful and entertaining way, possible.

evets511@kbin.social · 1 pts · 3y

Hoping for rain, there could still be a slight chance of a podium!

evulhotdog@kbin.social · 1 pts · 3y

It was wild to wake up to this news. So happy to have Alonso on the front row.