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Fernando Alonso hits out at 'amateur' Formula One rivals

After retiring from the opening lap of the U.S. Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso has criticised a section of his Formula One rivals by labelling them as ''amateurs''.

Alonso's race at the Circuit of the Americas was ended prematurely after he was hit heavily by the Williams of Lance Stroll on the entry to Turn 3. Stroll was later handed a drive-through penalty for the incident but Alonso was unable to continue and pulled into the garage at the end of the first lap.

The Spaniard immediately took to team radio to vent his frustrations: ''These guys are impossible to race with''.