Despite a lengthy pitstop during his change from Full Wets to Intermediates, Fernando Alonso won the inaugural Korean Grand Prix at Yeongam.
A start under safety car, a momentary red flag period, and more safety car laps had the race actually starting on the 18th lap, and the whole affair lasted more than 3 hours (despite a 2 hour time limit).
Shortly thereafter, Mark Webber dipped a wheel too far onto the kurbing and spun into a wall, collecting Nico Rosberg in the process, thus shattering his rear suspension, as well as his 14 point lead in the championship.
A later crash by Buemi brought out another safety car, bringing everyone to pit lane for intermediates. This saw Fernando fall from Second behind Vettel to third behind Hamilton's McLaren. Shortly after the restart, Hamilton had a slight off, allowing Alonso back into second.
Vettel nearly had the race and the championship lead in hand until his engine expired, showering the straight with molten piston particles.
Fernando inherited the lead, and it was to the finish from that point. Hamilton recovered slightly, and did mount a charge, but was not able to take the lead from 'Nando's Prancing Horse, and came home in a healthy second position, scoring vital points to keeping himself in the fight for the title.
Fernando Alonso now leads the championship for the first time since the lead up to Malaysia (the third race of the season)
Forza Fred, and Forza Ferrari!
The Brazilian Grand Prix is only 13 days away!
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