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Alonso admits he’s “not doing a good job” with tricky Aston Martin F1 car
Fernando Alonso admitted that he lacks confidence in his Aston Martin F1 car after experiencing big spins during practice and qualifying in Mexico. He described the car as “tricky” and said they have been struggling the entire weekend. Alonso believes the team needs to work together to improve their performance. However, he emphasized that the disappointing results were not solely due to the car, acknowledging that he himself was not performing well and lacked trust in the car. Aston Martin is focusing on their new package in Mexico, and Alonso believes it’s the right decision despite the current lack of confidence. He stated that the car’s problems go beyond just set-up issues, and it’s a combination of the package and driver confidence. Despite the challenges, Alonso remains optimistic and hopes to score points in the race. He expects it to be tough for everyone due to the high temperatures in Mexico.
Source: motorsport
