2010 Korean Grand Prix: Fernando Alonso Leads The Drivers World Championship

Fernando Alonso not only propelled himself to the top of the podium, but also to the top of the Drivers Championship in treacherous conditions at Yeongam. The Spaniard, who started the race in P3, had an arduous task in hand behind the two Red Bulls. However, Mark Webber spun out of the race in Lap 20 after losing control, taking Nico Rosberg along with him. This helped Sebastian Vettel take the lead with Alonso and Hamilton close on his heels. Hamilton took second after Ferrari had problems changing Alonso’s right-front wheel, only to run wide in Lap 35 to allow Alonso back in front. Alonso’s day only got better after that, with Sebastian Vettel’s engine blowing up in comprehensive fashion in Lap 46, allowing Alonso to ta...

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