Alonso: Sabíamos que iba a ser un fin de semana difícil y así fue el caso

Spanish Formula One driver Fernando Alonso stated that his retirement from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Saturday was expected due to a difficult weekend. The two-time world champion, competing for Aston Martin, made the remarks in the street circuit of Baku during the fifteenth round of the racing calendar.

Alonso's comments highlight the team's pre-race awareness of the challenges they would face at the Baku venue, which ultimately culminated in his early exit from the event.