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Alonso takes first spin in car he’ll drive at Daytona
Alcaniz (Spain), Nov 22 (IANS) Two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso took his first spin in the Ligier JS P217, which he will drive for United Autosports in January’s Rolex 24 at Daytona.
“I had a great first test with United Autosports. Obviously, we are on a really tight schedule between now and Daytona, but it was nice to jump in the car for the first time,” the Spaniard said after 98 laps around the track at Motorland Aragon on Tuesday, reports Efe.
“There’s quite a few switches and things to study so it was important to do this initial shakedown before Daytona, so I could fully learn about the car,” Alonso said in comments relayed by United Autosports.
“I’m happy with everything — the car felt great and the team were fantastic. The atmosphere here is wonderful, like a big family, so today has been amazing. I cannot wait for Daytona,” he added.
Joining the Spanish driver for Tuesday’s testing was Phil Hanson, who will be Alonso’s teammate for the January 27-28 race at Daytona International Speedway in Florida.
United Autosports team owner and chairman Zak Brown was at hand at Motorland Aragon to observe.
Alonso departed after the test for Abu Dhabi, venue for the final F1 race of the 2017 season.
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The left-handed batsman from Haryana is garnering praise from all quarters for the way he’s finishing games regularly in the most exciting IPL season.
Gavaskar reckons Tewatia’s whirlwind knock in Sharjah (in IPL 2020) where he smashed West Indies pacer Sheldon Cottrell for five sixes in an over, gave him the confidence that he belongs to the big stage.
Speaking on Cricket Live on Star Sports, Gavaskar said, “That assault on Sheldon Cottrell in Sharjah gave him the belief to do the impossible and the confidence that he belongs here. We saw the impossible (he did with the bat) the other day as well. There’s no twitching or touching the pads (which shows a batter’s nervousness) when he bats in the death overs. He just waits for the ball to be delivered and plays his shots. He’s got all the shots in the book, but most importantly his temperament to stay cool in a crisis is brilliant.”
Gavaskar has also nicknamed the 28-year-old cricketer the ‘ice-man’ and lauded Tewatia’s ability to remain unruffled during the tense moments.
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