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Blown engine sends Alonso out
September 10, 2006 19:24 IST
Renault's Formula One championship leader Fernando Alonso retired from the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday with a blown engine 10 laps from the end.
The Spaniard had been running in third place, with title rival Michael Schumacher leading for Ferrari.
Alonso led the seven-times champion by 12 points before Sunday's race at Monza.
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