Motor racing-Alonso targets top five in front of his Spanish home fans


Formula One F1 - Spanish Grand Prix - Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain - June 3, 2023 Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso after qualifying REUTERS/Albert Gea

(Reuters) - Fernando Alonso suffered his worst qualifying for Aston Martin at his home Spanish Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday but still hoped to give his army of fans plenty to cheer about in Sunday's race.

The 41-year-old double world champion, who joined Aston this season, was only ninth fastest in qualifying and was beaten for the first time by Canadian team mate Lance Stroll, who starts sixth.

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