October 7, 2012

Fernando Alonso's Ferrari on the outside of turn one after he retired with a puncture

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October 7, 2012

Fernando Alonso waves to the crowd on the drivers' parade

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October 7, 2012

Fernando Alonso watches on from the side of the track after spinning out at turn one

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October 7, 2012

Fernando Alonso walks away from his car after spinning out at turn one

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October 7, 2012

Fernando Alonso spins to a halt at the first corner

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October 7, 2012

Kimi Raikkonen gets squeezed onto the grass by Fernando Alonso

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October 7, 2012

Fernando Alonso spins out of the race after contact with Kimi Raikkonen

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October 7, 2012

Sebastian Vettel leads as Fernando Alonso retires in the background at the start of the race

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October 7, 2012

Fernando Alonso retires at the start of the race

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