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Alonso takes fourth for Renault
16 March 2008 / Results / PhotosFernando Alonso marked his return at the Renault Formula 1 team with a fourth position in Sunday's Australian Grand Prix. The Spaniard drove a solid race and while others made mistakes Alonso kept his head cool and drove from P11 to P4. Team mate Nelson Piquet jr. was unable to finish the race.
Speaking about his race Alonso said: "That was a very strange race with lots of overtaking, incidents and mechanical problems for lots of drivers. We were able to make the most of the opportunities that came our way today and finished the first Grand Prix with a good result, which will give the team a boost and give us confidence for the rest of the season. However, we must continue working to improve our level of performance in qualifying and our pace in the race, but the result today is very important for us."
Piquet commented on his race: "I made a good start and I was able to make up some places during the first lap, which was pretty hectic. Unfortunately I was hit at the start, which damaged my car and so I did not manage to reach the end of my first Grand Prix. Of course, I am disappointed, but I learned a lot this weekend and I cannot wait to go to Malaysia to continue my apprenticeship and hopefully get a better result. I already know the Sepang circuit, so it should be easier."
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