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Fernando Alonso believes the Hungaroring suits the AMR25 after both Aston Martin drivers came within a whisker of taking pole position for F1’s Hungarian GP.
Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll from Aston Martin narrowly missed securing pole position at the Hungarian Grand Prix, with Alonso believing the AMR25 car is well-suited to the Hungaroring circuit due to its positive one-lap pace shown throughout the weekend. Despite not making significant changes to the car, both drivers displayed strong performance during qualifying, finishing fifth and sixth, respectively. Alonso expressed that understanding why the car performs well on certain tracks like the Hungaroring could benefit them in upcoming races. He also emphasized the team’s satisfaction with recent upgrades and their goal to maintain their starting positions for a successful points haul before the summer break. Lance Stroll supported Alonso’s assessment that the circuit layout favors their car’s characteristics, attributing their competitiveness more to track suitability rather than recent floor changes. Both drivers aim to convert their qualifying success into a solid race result, acknowledging the challenging competition from faster cars starting behind them.
