Fernando Alonso Takes Championship Lead with Win in Korea

For the past few months, it was mooted that the Korean Grand Prix wouldn't go ahead. Barely two weeks ago, the 3.5-mile Korean International Circuit in Yeongam was a building site still waiting for the final layer of asphalt to be laid. Many questioned the infrastructure and the safety of the facility, as finishing touches were being made to the track just two days before the race. Once the racing did get going, it certainly didn't disappoint. The race lived up to many others this season as the title race took another spectacular turn. A low-grip track surface and wet weather provided a huge lottery for all 24 drivers that lined up on the grid. However, only four laps into the race, the red flag was flown and the race was stopped as many d...

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