Alonso qualified in third place behind Perez and Ferrari driver but was gifted a front row position when the Monegasque took a 10-place grid penalty for an engine change.

Source: https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/fernando-alonso-happy-reinstated-podium-after-saudi-gp-penalty-review-1714330

In Miami, Q3 qualifying was incomplete as Monegasque crashed his Ferrari into the wall.

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Meanwhile, the Monegasque also missed out on a potential podium finish in Imola after a late crash at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-autosport/1757342/max-verstappen-red-bull-ferrari-documentary

The Silver Arrows lead by four points heading into the final race in Abu Dhabi and the Monegasque admits his team must strive for a flawless race to snatch second, which would net them £8.5million ($10m).

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-autosport/1838054/F1-LIVE-news-Lewis-Hamilton-Max-Verstappen