Fernando Alonso shines in the Bahrain GP: A look at the highlights

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Fernando Alonso stole the show at the Bahrain Grand Prix with a podium finish on his Aston Martin debut.

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Alonso's performance showed he is still one of the most talented drivers in Formula One.

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The performance of the Aston Martin car suggests it has the potential to regularly finish on the podium this season.

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Alonso had some great overtaking moments during the race, including a wheel-to-wheel battle with Lewis Hamilton.

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Alonso's move to pass his former McLaren teammate Carlos Sainz showed his race craft is as cunning as ever.

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Alonso is enjoying being at the wheel of his new team's car, which he described as "lovely" to drive.

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Lance Stroll's audacious lunge on the first lap almost ruined Alonso's big day, but both cars escaped damage.

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Stroll had concerns about his fitness for the race after suffering injuries in a crash during practice.

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Max Verstappen won the race, but Alonso's performance was the standout moment.

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