Fernando Alonso and Aston Martin endured a challenging Spanish Grand Prix weekend, leaving without points and facing persistent car issues.
- Alonso finished in 12th place at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, struggling with the AMR24’s speed and grip.
- Both Alonso and teammate Lance Stroll were lapped during the race, marking a difficult outing for the team.
- Alonso expressed disappointment, acknowledging that the team ‘deserved’ to leave without points due to their pace problems.
- Looking ahead, Alonso anticipates another challenging race in Austria, focusing on improvement and cautious optimism.
In a weekend that left much to be desired, Fernando Alonso and Aston Martin found themselves grappling with significant challenges at the Spanish Grand Prix. Finishing in 12th place, Alonso was the highest-placed driver for his team, yet the result fell short of expectations as the AMR24 struggled on the track.
Alonso candidly shared his frustrations, admitting that the lack of speed and grip led to a weekend where they ‘deserved’ no points. ‘When you slide so much in the corners, you kill the tires,’ Alonso explained, highlighting the dual challenge of pace and tire degradation that plagued their performance.
The race saw both Alonso and his teammate, Lance Stroll, being lapped, marking a tough outing as Aston Martin finished outside the top 10. This marked the second time in three races the team experienced such a result, underscoring the persistent issues with the AMR24.
Despite the setbacks, Alonso is already looking towards the next challenge. He acknowledged that the upcoming race in Austria might bring similar difficulties due to track characteristics. Nevertheless, the focus remains on hard work and progress without overpromising results.
Aston Martin’s aggressive upgrade strategy has yet to yield the desired results as the team continues to lag behind its rivals. Alonso’s remark, ‘I am a driver, not a technician,’ underscores his role on the track amidst these technical challenges.
Currently, Aston Martin holds fifth place in the Constructors’ Championship, yet trails significantly behind leaders like Mercedes. As the season progresses, the team knows they must deliver more consistent performances to climb the standings.
Fernando Alonso remains focused on improvement amidst ongoing challenges with the AMR24, looking forward to better results.
