Fernando Alonso celebrates on the podium after winning the Spanish Grand Prix.
Alonso win delights home fans —
Fernando Alonso celebrates on the podium after winning the Spanish Grand Prix.
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It was the second time he has won his home race -- the other occasion being in 2006 when he claimed his second world title when driving for Renault.
Alonso win delights home fans —
It was the second time he has won his home race -- the other occasion being in 2006 when he claimed his second world title when driving for Renault.
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The 31-year-old finished more than nine seconds ahead of second -placed Kimi Raikkonen at the Circuit de Catalunya in Montmelo, near Barcelona.
Alonso win delights home fans —
The 31-year-old finished more than nine seconds ahead of second -placed Kimi Raikkonen at the Circuit de Catalunya in Montmelo, near Barcelona.
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Alonso had the backing of a strong home contingent in the stands. Some 95,000 fans were in attendance for the race.
Alonso win delights home fans —
Alonso had the backing of a strong home contingent in the stands. Some 95,000 fans were in attendance for the race.
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