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Fernando Alonso has vowed his focus resides on Aston Martin delivering a race-winning car in 2026, despite a resurgence at F1’s Emilia-Romagna GP.
Fernando Alonso expressed his desire for a race-winning Formula 1 car in 2026 from the beginning of the season, especially with Aston Martin’s strong performance at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.
Aston Martin’s significant upgrade package, the first from the new wind tunnel, proved successful at Imola, helping Alonso and his teammate Lance Stroll reach Q3.
Alonso, currently without points, secured a top-five starting position, signaling progress for the team in their development struggles from the previous season.
Despite the positive results in qualifying, Alonso emphasized the need to stay grounded and assess performance on upcoming tracks like Monaco and Barcelona.
Looking ahead to the 2026 regulation change, Alonso’s ultimate goal for Aston Martin is not just two cars in the top eight, but to compete for victory at races like Australia.
He anticipates tactical races with limited overtaking opportunities and emphasizes the importance of a strong start and strategy to maximize their performance.
Overall, Alonso is pleased with the team’s improvement but remains cautiously optimistic about their future success in Formula 1.
