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Fernando Alonso admits Aston Martin’s upgrade success ‘relieves the pressure’
Fernando Alonso praised Aston Martin’s recent upgrade package, calling it a “significant step forward” that helped alleviate pressure on the team following a tough start to the F1 season in 2025. Despite Lance Stroll’s early success with 14 points in the first two races, Aston Martin struggled as one of the slower teams initially. The introduction of an upgrade at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix led to a noticeable improvement in performance for Aston Martin, though they have yet to score points. Alonso, who has yet to score in 2025, and Stroll were hindered by poor strategy at Imola, and Alonso faced an engine issue while on track for a strong finish in Monte Carlo. With notable figures like Adrian Newey and Lawrence Stroll investing heavily, expectations are high for the Silverstone-based team. Alonso highlighted the positive progress of Aston Martin during qualifying in Barcelona, expressing confidence that the car is now capable of competing in the top 10 and aiming for Q3 appearances.
