Fernando Alonso has delivered a candid assessment of his Aston Martin team’s performance in the Spanish Grand Prix, criticizing their lack of pace and downforce. The two-time F1 world champion insists the team ‘did not deserve to score any point’ and needs to focus on delivering results rather than making promises.
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The Spanish Grand Prix promises an intense battle for the top three spots on the podium, with Max Verstappen leading the odds but Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso eyeing a potential upset. The midfield battle is also shaping up to be an exciting affair, with Yuki Tsunoda, Daniel Ricciardo, and Aston Martin all in the mix.
Ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso hosted a series of STEM workshops at the Museo y Circuito Fernando Alonso, inspiring 30 school students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. This initiative marks the third installment of Aston Martin and Aramco’s collaborative STEM/Karting sessions, aimed at driving innovation and creating opportunities for the next generation of motorsport fans.
Fernando Alonso has emphasized that it is unfair to compare Aston Martin to top-tier teams like Ferrari and Mercedes, considering the British marque’s relatively short history in Formula 1. The Spanish driver is confident that Aston Martin can eventually match the elite, citing the team’s rapid growth, state-of-the-art facilities, and ability to attract top talent.
Aston Martin’s Formula 1 team principal Mike Krack has cautioned against drawing premature conclusions from their improved performance at the Canadian Grand Prix. Despite a promising showing in Montreal, the team’s boss emphasizes the need to analyze data and prepare for the upcoming races, as conventional circuits pose a stern test of their progress.
Fernando Alonso attributed Aston Martin’s impressive showing at the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix to the team’s newfound understanding of its recent problems. The two-time F1 champion acknowledged the challenges posed by the Montreal circuit but revealed that Aston Martin’s return to form stemmed from their ability to grasp their recent setbacks.
Fernando Alonso took a subtle dig at Ferrari after outperforming their cars in Canadian GP qualifying. The Spaniard secured a respectable sixth place, while Ferrari’s strategy blunder relegated Leclerc and Sainz to 11th and 12th. Alonso remains optimistic about Aston Martin’s progress despite the tight grid.
As the Formula 1 season unfolds, Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll has spoken out about the perceived gap between himself and teammate Fernando Alonso, citing that the points difference is ‘a little bit deceiving.’ Stroll believes external factors like engine failures can significantly impact the points tally, making it an unfair comparison. He remains committed to Aston Martin’s project and is confident in closing the gap to the two-time world champion.
In an unpredictable start to the Canadian Grand Prix weekend, Fernando Alonso emphasized the crucial role of tyre choices and set-ups in securing a competitive edge, as teams and drivers prepare to battle the unpredictable weather conditions.
Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso excelled in the wet conditions to top the second practice session at the Canadian Grand Prix, with Mercedes’ George Russell and Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll rounding out the top three. The session was marred by rain complications, as the drivers struggled to find the optimal tire strategy.