After starting last on the grid for the British Grand Prix on Sunday, Fernando Alonso suffered yet another disappointing outcome.
After the second formation lap, the first of which saw an aborted start due to local driver Jolyon Palmer's Renault breaking down, the Spaniard carved his way through the field to run as high as 13th in the opening laps.
Sadly a fuel pressure problem ended his race just after half-distance.
“It was a difficult weekend for us, starting last with the penalties; then in the race, when I was following a group of cars, I had another issue,” he explained. “Hopefully, it hasn't done any damage to the engine and we'll be able to keep using it in the future.”
“Stoffel was 11th today, so I think we weren't quick enough to be in the points today and I think I could have ended up 13th or 14th, so the retirement is a little bit less painful than it would be if we'd lost a points finish. Now I'm looking ahead to Hungary, which should be a better weekend for us.”
