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Sebastien Bourdais left disappointed after strategy gamble failed to pay off
Four-time series champion Sebastien Bourdais was left disappointed after a strategy gamble at the Grand Prix of Alabama failed to pay off, leaving the Frenchman to finish an eventual fifth place. After attempting what appeared to be a one-stop strategy before the rain fell, it looked to be a very tight contest for the victory between himself and Josef Newgarden who stopped much earlier than him, indicating a likely two-stop plan. 'It was just a tough day for the SealMaster Honda No. 18 team, said Bourdais. 'It was looking perfect. We executed the plan to perfection. 'I started on scuffed Firestone red (alternate) tyres, so we had a lot of tire degradation, but were still able to save more...
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