Fernando Alonso Takes Championship Lead with Win in Korea

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Published: October 24, 2010

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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 drivers complained that the track was too slippery and visibility was zero, with McLaren driver Jenson Button even telling his team that he "couldn't see his front tyres on the straight."

The ensuing stoppage lasted nearly an hour, and as the cars sat motionless on the grid, many began looking at the time. With the restart being scheduled for 4:05pm local time and sunset happening around at 5.45pm, darkness could potentially have spelt an early end to the race, possibly even leading to half points being awarded.

After another 13 laps under safety car, the race went green. Immediately McLaren's Lewis Hamilton lost fourth place to Nico Rosberg of Mercedes. Further skirmishes happened lower down, with Jarno Trulli spinning his Lotus at Turn 1.

However, next time round under green, it all went horribly wrong for championship leader Mark Webber. The Red Bull ran wide onto the wet astroturf, and spun into the inside wall. The car rebounded into the middle of the track, taking out Rosberg and almost being collected by Fernando Alonso.

With Red Bull team-mate Sebastian Vettel leading the race, it looked like the German would take the lead from Australian Webber, with Alons...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Formula 1

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