Video: Alonso leaves Imola after an unfortunate incident

The 2022 Formula 1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix started in the worst possible way for the two Spanish drivers. On a wet circuit, Carlos Sainz was the victim of a contact with Daniel Ricciardo on arrival at the first corner, and from behind the grid was compacted and everyone tried to avoid that incident.

Valtteri Bottas did not succeed, who touched the McLaren, and neither did a Mick Schumacher who spun and, with his rear tires, touched the side of Alonso’s car.

The Asturian, who started ninth, had lost position with a great George Russell, but gained two places with Sainz’s abandonment and Ricciardo’s touch. However, his Alpine was damaged and although he stayed on track during the safety car period, after the restart he was unable to do anything.

Video: the moment when Mick Schumacher touches Alonso at the start of the Imola race

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When racing resumed on lap 5, he was passed by both Sebastian Vettel, Yuki Tsunoda, and Lance Stroll, and then the right sidepod of his A522 definitely came off when he was passed by Lewis Hamilton on lap 6.

His team asked him to return to the garage, and although Fernando Alonso asked how serious the damage was, in case he could continue, they quickly told him that he had to leave.

This is the second retirement of the #14 in the first four races of the 2022 season, and the third round of which it has left empty, accumulating so far only the 2 points of the Bahrain GP after a very unlucky start to the season.

It is also officially Alonso’s 71st Formula 1 grand prix, his fourth since returning to the top flight last year with Alpine.

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Fernando Alonso, Alpine

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Daniel Ricciardo, McLaren MCL36, Fernando Alonso, Alpine A522, Carlos Sainz Jr., Ferrari F1-75

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Carlos Sainz Jr., Ferrari F1-75, Fernando Alonso, Alpine A522

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Fernando Alonso, Alpine A522

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Fernando Alonso, Alpine A522, Valtteri Bottas, Alfa Romeo C42

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Kevin Magnussen, Haas VF-22, Fernando Alonso, Alpine A522

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Daniel Ricciardo, McLaren MCL36, Fernando Alonso, Alpine A522

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Fernando Alonso, Alpine A522, Carlos Sainz Jr., Ferrari F1-75

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Daniel Ricciardo, McLaren MCL36, Carlos Sainz Jr., Ferrari F1-75, Fernando Alonso, Alpine A522

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Daniel Ricciardo, McLaren MCL36, Fernando Alonso, Alpine A522

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Daniel Ricciardo, McLaren MCL36, Fernando Alonso, Alpine A522

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Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB18, Charles Leclerc, Ferrari F1-75, Lando Norris, McLaren MCL36, Fernando Alonso, Alpine A522, at the start

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Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB18, Charles Leclerc, Ferrari F1-75, Lando Norris, McLaren MCL36, Kevin Magnussen, Haas VF-22, Fernando Alonso, Alpine A522, at the start

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Fernando Alonso, Alpine F1 Team

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Fernando Alonso, Alpine A522

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Fernando Alonso, Alpine A522

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Nicholas Latifi, Williams Racing Fernando Alonso, Alpine F1 Team

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Nicholas Latifi, Williams Racing Fernando Alonso, Alpine F1 Team Lando Norris, McLaren Yuki Tsunoda, Scuderia AlphaTauri Sergio Pérez, Red Bull Racing

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Fernando Alonso, Alpine F1 Team

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Nicholas Latifi, Williams Racing Fernando Alonso, Alpine F1 Team Lando Norris, McLaren

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