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Last week marked the first-ever Miami GP. The entire weekend had a whole party-esque vibe. Miami saw a bunch of celebrities descend upon the tracks to have a good time. However, the drivers were busy ensuring they secured the maximum points this weekend.

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But as the weekend is over and the drivers finally have a chance to unwind, Miami is the place to do it. Recently, Alpine driver Fernando Alonso was spotted at a Miami Heat game after the weekend out on track.

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Fernando Alonso unwinds at the Miami Heat game after the race on Sunday

The race concluded on Sunday and Fernando Alonso once again finished outside the points. The Spaniard finished in the points on the track, but two time penalties dropped him outside the points, finishing P11.

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However, with the race now over, Alonso looked to unwind and recharge ahead of the next race in Barcelona. He was in attendance for the Miami Heat game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Alonso was not alone as his girlfriend, Andrea Schlager, accompanied him to the playoffs.

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Fernando Alonso had a great start to life in 2022 when it came to his performances. However, they have not reflected in his result, as lady luck refuses to side with him. The Spaniard had another unlucky incident in Miami that robbed him of his points finish this weekend.

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He currently trails his teammate Esteban Ocon by 22 points in the driver standing. The Frenchman currently sits in P9 in the driver’s standings ahead of Alonso in P16 with 2 points.

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He will be hoping for a better showing at his home race in Barcelona in 2 weeks’ time as he looks to kick start his season.

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Divyansh Priyadarshi is an F1 Author at EssentiallySports. He is currently pursuing his under-graduation in computer science engineering and is naturally drawn to the intriguing data-driven world of Formula 1. Being an author at ES isn't his first stint in penning down thoughts for his favorite sports, as he has a solid prior background in writing content for soccer, NBA, and UFC. Come Sunday, he can be seen rooting for Ferrari and more specifically Carlos Sainz to cross the finish line, and take the highest step on the podium. When he is not following the enthralling world of motorsports, he can be found playing soccer, reading books, and challenging his friends at Valorant and FIFA.

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