We need to understand why' – Alonso calls on Aston Martin to investigate lack of pace after Austria struggles
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Fernando Alonso has called on Aston Martin to understand their pace deficit at the Austrian Grand Prix after he failed to finish on the podium for only the third time this season.
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We need to understand why' – Alonso calls on Aston Martin to investigate lack of pace after Austria struggles
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