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Ferrari: Component breakage caused Fernando Alonso's DRS failure in Bahrain

Team add Spaniard could have challenged for victory

By William Esler

Friday 26 April 2013 09:13, UK

Image: Fernando Alonso's DRS failed to close in Bahrain

Ferrari have confirmed Fernando Alonso's DRS failure in Bahrain was caused by the 'breakage of a mechanical component within the system,' and insist the Spaniard could have challenged Sebastian Vettel for victory had he not suffered the problem.

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