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Alonso scores three points for Renault

The Renault Formula 1 team scored three points in Turkey thanks to Alonso's sixth place finish. The Spaniard got the maximum out of the car at Istanbul Park. His team mate Nelson Piquet jr. had a tough race and didn't get much further than 15th.

Talking about his race Fernando Alonso said: "We were on the pace this weekend and scored some valuable points today, which confirms the progress we have made recently and is thanks to the hard work of everyone in the team. I made a good start, which was essential for a strong race and after that everything went smoothly. We had a good strategy, the car was well balanced and there were no problems with the tyres, so I am happy. Now we must continue working hard to catch up with the leading teams, but we are in good shape."

Nelson Piquet made a few mistakes during the race but in the end was happy to have finished the race. "I am satisfied with my performance today," he said. "My race started badly as I had to avoid the accident at the start which held me up. After that we just stuck to our strategy and tried to make up ground. The most important thing is that I finished the race and I have gained some more experience. I would have liked to finish further up, but I think that my weekend was determined during the qualifying session yesterday. I will make the most of what I have learned this weekend and put it to use at the next Grand Prix in Monaco, which will be an exciting race."

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