Sun, 13 May, 2012 - 14:37
Fernando Alonso had his home fans roaring with delight as he led at the end of the first lap in today’s Spanish Grand Prix.
From second on the grid, the Ferrari star managed to pass Pastor Maldonado in his Williams on the long run down to the first corner at Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya.
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