Alonso wins first race of season at British GP

July 10, 2011 07:31 pm | Updated October 18, 2016 02:11 pm IST - SILVERSTONE, England

Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso won his first race of the Formula One season at the British Grand Prix on Sunday, while Sebastian Vettel increased his lead in the championship by finishing second.

After starting third, Alonso took the lead on lap 28 when he pitted at the same time as Vettel, whose pit crew struggled to attach a wheel.

Red Bull driver Vettel has an 80—point lead over teammate Mark Webber, who finished third after starting from pole.

Alonso is third in the drivers’ championship, 12 points behind Webber.

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