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Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso has downplayed talk from McLaren’s Lando Norris suggesting that some midfield F1 teams could challenge for race wins.
In the last season, McLaren, Ferrari, Red Bull, and Mercedes were the top teams in the Constructors’ Championship. Convergence has been significant under current regulations, especially evident in the closing moments of the Abu Dhabi season finale. Lando Norris suggested that new winners could emerge beyond the usual top contenders like McLaren, Ferrari, Mercedes, and Red Bull. Fernando Alonso expressed skepticism about Aston Martin or other midfield teams challenging for victories in the upcoming season. While unpredictability is desired, the competitiveness and predictability in current F1 seasons make it challenging for underdog teams to secure wins consistently. Despite facing tough competition in the midfield, Aston Martin hopes to improve and compete effectively for top-10 finishes throughout the season.
