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Paul Stoddart: finding faith in Fernando Alonso and Minardi’s miracle

F1: Beyond The Grid

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The Importance of Fernando Alonso in the Formula One World

Fernando Alonso has to be the main man for McLaren, says Bernie Ecclestone. If they don't recognise what a champion he is, it's to their detriment. I think if you get Fernando leading that team and being able to influence that team, you're going to have a happy Fernando and a happy land stroll because at the end of the day that team will go forward. 2003 was Joss Verstappen's last Formula One contract. Did you see any traits in him that we're now seeing in the boy Max? Well, I saw it in Max. But sadly in 2003, we really didn't have the car for him. It was just how it was

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