Ahead of the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso reveals that Aston Martin’s struggles in qualifying stem from a lack of pure performance, not just tyre strategy. The team faces an uphill battle to maintain their points-scoring streak at Monza, where tyre wear and degradation will be crucial.
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has revealed that Fernando Alonso rejected an opportunity to join the German team, instead opting to extend his contract with Aston Martin. This comes amidst speculation over Lewis Hamilton’s future with Mercedes beyond 2025.
Aston Martin advanced both its cars into the top-10 during Formula 1 qualifying for the British Grand Prix, with Lance Stroll securing eighth place. However, the team’s performance was marred by Fernando Alonso’s disappointment, as a strategic error on his out-lap prevented him from achieving a stronger finish in Q3.
Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso has joined a growing chorus of Formula 1 drivers calling for a relaxation of rules governing wheel-to-wheel racing, citing the series as ‘overregulated’. This sentiment comes on the heels of a controversy surrounding the Austrian Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen and Lando Norris were involved in a tangle that sparked debate about penalizing drivers for hard combat.
Haas’ new F1 driver Oliver Bearman shares the story behind his race number choice and a touching anecdote about a video message he received from Lewis Hamilton when he was just a kid. As the young talent gears up for his debut season, he’s relishing the opportunity to race against his idols like Hamilton and Alonso.
Aston Martin’s Formula 1 Team Principal, Mike Krack, has thrown his full support behind Fernando Alonso’s call to action, urging the team to focus on delivering results on the track rather than talking about them. With the team facing a tough time lately, Alonso sounded a more critical tone after a pointless result at his home Grand Prix in Barcelona, stating ‘It’s time to work harder, to talk less, to deliver more.’
Fernando Alonso has lavished praise on his partnership with Aston Martin team-mate Lance Stroll, labeling it the strongest he’s experienced throughout his illustrious Formula 1 career. The news of Stroll’s multi-year contract extension means the Canadian will remain alongside Alonso beyond 2025, as Aston Martin gears up for a significant regulation change in 2026, supported by Honda.
Aston Martin has urged Fernando Alonso to be patient as the team battles to bring much-needed improvements to their Formula 1 car. With the team’s owners known for high expectations, Aston Martin is working to turn their season around and climb up the championship standings.
George Russell has revealed that he took inspiration from Fernando Alonso’s legendary start at the 2011 Spanish Grand Prix to seize the lead from fourth on the grid in Sunday’s race. The Mercedes driver’s bold move, reminiscent of Alonso’s slingshot past the front-row starters, earned him the lead, at least temporarily, before eventual winner Max Verstappen overtook him. Despite missing out on a podium finish, Russell was satisfied with his performance, attributing his success to a calculated risk.
In a thrilling start to the Spanish Grand Prix, George Russell revealed that he drew inspiration from Fernando Alonso’s phenomenal 2011 start to seize the lead from fourth on the grid. The Mercedes driver utilized a clever slingshot maneuver to overtake both Lando Norris and Max Verstappen on the outside, but was ultimately unable to hold onto the lead.