Motor racing-Alonso gets lucky again to claim third podium


Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - April 2, 2023 Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso during the press conference after finishing third REUTERS/Jaimi Joy

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Fernando Alonso made it three podiums out of three races at the Australian Grand Prix as the Aston Martin driver ended up on the right side of Formula One stewards again on a drama-filled Sunday.

Starting fourth on the grid, the twice world champion fell behind Ferrari's Carlos Sainz on the first lap but benefited when Williams driver Alex Albon crashed early to bring out a red flag.

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