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Fernando Alonso has said that Aston Martin’s current downturn in form is “different” to his doomed second stint with McLaren in F1.
Fernando Alonso has noted that Aston Martin’s current decline in performance is distinct from his challenging second stint with McLaren in Formula 1. Despite Aston Martin’s fall to the back of the midfield in the 2025 season, Alonso has maintained a calm demeanor. The team has struggled to build on their successful 2023 season, where Alonso secured eight podium finishes and claimed fourth in the Drivers’ Championship. With only two podiums this season in Spain and Canada, Alonso reflects on his turbulent McLaren return in 2015, emphasizing his different approach and mindset now. Winning Le Mans and Daytona has contributed to Alonso’s newfound tranquility, as he looks ahead optimistically to Aston Martin’s future under the new rules and leadership for 2026. For Alonso, the current challenges with the team feel like a unique phase, instilling motivation for a more competitive campaign in the upcoming seasons.
