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Now to the point about underestimating how hard it would be to overtake the Renault in particular. In qualifying, Petrov was the third fastest car through the speed trap at 316km/h. Alonso was able to do just 312km/h on the straight. So it was always going to be difficult, The Renault F Duct is among the most efficient in the field. In addition, last season proved how hard it is to overtake on this circuit.

How did Ferrari make that strategy mistake with Alonso?

Q. What about Petrov during the race?

FA: "Well, our F-duct was working okay, but the Renault was very quick on the straights and we knew from yesterday that they run less rear wing than us as the Renaults were very quick in sector two and not so quick in the last sector, but in the course of the race it was enough to protect the position."

Q & A with Fernando Alonso