his F1 career at the 111th attempt, “I can only say that if, instead of such a wide run-off area there had been a wall, I’m not sure I’d be here now to talk about it.” During the race Alonso furiously vented his frustration over the team radio:
“Okay he pushed me off the track, you have to leave a space - all the time you have to leave a space.” Team principal Stefano Domenicali said, “What I can say is that what
has been a very tough first run of races for us has now come to an end... we managed to limit the damage at least as far as the drivers’ championship is concerned.” Ferrari left Bahrain fourth in the constructors’ standings and with Alonso fifth overall in the drivers’ points table.