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In the early part of the Formula 1 season, the field effectively split into two. The top five teams held a sizeable advantage over the bottom five, limiting opportunities to reach the top 10. But in qualifying for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix on Saturday, there were some unexpected wildcards. Midfield teams have been targeting Lance Stroll, aware that there may be a valuable result on offer if he fluffs his lines. But while Stroll did suffer a Q2 elimination in 13th, he wasn’t the only early casualty. His Aston Martin teammate Fernando Alonso will start the race from 19th after a ‘nightmare’ …

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