dropped to third place – promoting Verstappen to the lead with Russell back up to second.
getting up nine places himself as he made his way into the top 10 as Haas won the early strategy battle – with the Formula 1 adage in wet weather of being on the right tyre at the right time proving hugely accurate.
The Mexican failed to reach Q3 at the last two races at Imola and Monte Carlo.
Although Mercedes have not made a decision on putting Kimi Antonelli in the car next season.
Fernando Alonso: We are in front of good people…Closing the gap to Max Verstappen and Red Bull in the standings
on another one-year deal at the Canadian Grand Prix in 2024 after sterling performances to start the 2024 season.