Two newspapers couldn’t resist the urge to make ‘rain in Spain’ puns – find out which ones and loads more in the post-race media review.
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| Headline | Alonso allowed to enjoy home rule |
| They say | “It seemed a little impolite to intrude on this Spanish love-in, and most of Formula One obliged with a race ?â?ó?óÔÇÜ?¼" sorry, make that procession ?â?ó?óÔÇÜ?¼" of almost mind-numbing dullness.” |
| We say | You can’t argue with that. Television viewers didn’t even get to see the only pass that happened. |
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| Headline | Alonso’s home fire burns off Schumacher |
| They say | “With virtually no overtaking, the Spanish Grand Prix was a less than inspiring event” |
| We say | That’s putting it kindly – it was tedious beyond belief. |
| Verdict | |
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| Headline | Alonso comes home for sweet revenge on Schumacher
Peace at last as Ecclestone lets teams have half of F1 income |
| They say | “Christmas came early for the 11 formula one teams yesterday with a resolution of a battle for more money” |
| We say | …and then the FIA overruled majority opposition to the engine freeze. Some ‘peace’. |
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| Headline | Alonso sends Spanish elation into overdrive |
| They say | “Traction control is the issue holding back Button… Honda claim to have discovered more about the functioning of their electronic systems in the past two months than the previous two years. The pursuit of Alonso continues.” |
| We say | Silverstone will be hoping for some Button brilliance at Monaco to boost the takings at the gate. |
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| Headline | Fisi’s victory tears |
| They say | “He turned the air blue with a foul-mouthed outburst when forced to retire in the season opener in Bahrain. But his words were filled with sadness after this win.” |
| We say | Are they still going on about the swearing? No-one cared then, no-one cares now. |
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| Headline | Alonso’s reigning in Spain |
| They say | “David Coulthard’s 14th place left him with nothing to celebrate after becoming the eighth driver to clock up 200 Grands Prix” |
| We say | Someone obviously hasn’t been reading F1Fanatic… |
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| Headline | Alonso’s back on track for title drive |
| They say | “Twenty one years after he first held a steering wheel, he became the first Spaniard in the sport’s 56-year history to win his home race.” |
| We say | There you have it: you want your kid to be a champion, start them off at age three. |
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| Headline | King of the road: Home run by Alonso is too good for Schumacher
Ecclestone agrees new ?âÔÇÜ£300m deal with teams |
| They say | “[Alonso] became the first Spaniard to win his home grand prix, punching the air and dancing a comic jig before being hugged by his monarch” |
| We say | Anyone know what this one is? Answers on a postcard, or, preferably, e-mail please. |
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| Headline | All bow to Fernando’s regal show |
| They say | “The rest are also-rans at the moment and while everyone awaits an expected McLaren revival, it was a mirage in the Barcelona heat yesterday.” |
| We say | All the same, I wouldn’t bet a naked lap of Silverstone against it just yet Bob McKenzie. |
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| Headline | Schumacher denied as Alonso reigns in Spain
Dennis confirms done deal |
| They say | “Italian Giancarlo Fisichella completed a solid afternoon for Renault by taking third after his team announced a long-term commitment to Formula One.” |
| We say | I wouldn’t put any money on Fisichella taking over the team leader role from Alonso, either. |
| Verdict | |
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