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Alonso insists F1 exit isn't down to lack of competitive issues

Fernando Alonso has hit back at suggestions that the reason he's quitting Formula One at the end of the season is down to a non-competitive car. The two-time world champion announced recently that he'd be ending his F1 career, and will be turning his attention to other motorsport events - with IndyCar linked to the Spaniard. Carlos Sainz Jr., who is replacing Alonso at McLaren; criticised the sport for the reasons that Alonso is retiring is down to the lack of competitiveness but the veteran has insisted the reason is solely his. "I could have a competitive car. I'm not stopping because I don't have a competitive car," Alonso told Crash. "I've been saying the same...
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