Fernando Alonso drives Renault's F1 2020 car for the first time, F1 News
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Alonso describes podium-finishing RS20 as a nice surprise after first 21 laps in the car at Barcelona on Tuesday
Fernando Alonso drove Renault's current car for the first time in a filming day at Barcelona ahead of his F1 2021 comeback.
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Fernando Alonso drives Renault's F1 2020 car for the first time
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