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.

Source: REUTERS
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