Alesi reflects on ‘long and tough day’ at Suzuka

Ex-Formula 2 racer Alesi was filling in for the absent Kazuki Nakajima at the flagship Toyota team, having signed up to race for TOM’S this year in the supporting Super Formula Lights category.
The 21-year-old impressed by qualifying eighth, advancing to Q3 at the first time of asking and recording the second-fastest time in his Q1 group.
A poor start cost Alesi some positions, but he and …Keep reading