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Fernando Alonso finished fifth on merit in Hungary, but is unsure why Aston Martin were so competitive.
Fernando Alonso expressed concern over Aston Martin’s unexpected strong performance in the Hungarian Grand Prix, as the team is unsure about the reason behind the sudden improvement. The team went from back of the grid in Spa-Francorchamps to qualifying fifth and sixth in Hungary, a remarkable turnaround. Alonso and Stroll achieved their grid positions on merit, with both drivers showing speed and comfort during the race weekend. They translated their strong qualifying into fifth and seventh place finishes, earning Aston Martin crucial 16 points. Aston Martin is now sixth in the constructors’ standings, just 18 points behind fifth-placed Williams. The team used a new front wing in Hungary, prompting Alonso to emphasize the need for thorough analysis to understand the performance gap between Spa and Hungary. Alonso stated that while the team’s competitiveness was a pleasant surprise, the lack of clarity on the reasons behind it is a cause for concern and calls for further investigation.
