Fernando Alonso admitted that he was always facing a uphill battle in the Indian Grand Prix after an incident on the opening lap cost him any chance of trying to challenge for a place on the podium.The Ferrari driver had qualified back in eighth place but was on the medium tyre for the start, meaning he was planning to run a long opening stint compared to a number of his rivals ahead.However, contact with both Mark Webber and then Jenson Button on the opening lap forced Alonso to pit early for a new nose and meant he was never in contention for points, instead crossing the line down in eleventh place.It meant Alosno was unable to keep the fight for the Drivers' championship alive, while...
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