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Fernando Alonso branded Aston Martin as the team “ninth” in terms of competitiveness at the F1 US GP, forcing a public response from the team.
During the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso criticized Aston Martin, labeling them as the ninth most competitive team.
Despite starting the weekend with a promising 6th place qualification, Alonso finished 10th in the race, earning only one point.
He expressed disappointment in Aston Martin’s performance, noting their struggles in maintaining pace and competitiveness throughout the race.
Alonso highlighted the team’s shortcomings, emphasizing the need for improvement in both qualifying and race pace for the remaining five races of the season.
Aston Martin’s Chief Trackside Officer, Mike Krack, acknowledged Alonso’s concerns and mentioned the importance of analyzing detailed data to address the driver’s criticisms and improve their overall performance.
