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Fernando Alonso was reportedly furious after driving the new Aston Martin.
Fernando Alonso expressed his frustration by throwing his gloves in anger after testing Aston Martin’s 2026 F1 car in Bahrain.
Spanish F1 journalist Antonio Lobato shared Alonso’s discontent on his Instagram, revealing that the two-time world champion was far from satisfied with the car’s performance.
Lobato quoted someone from Alonso’s inner circle who mentioned another year of hardship and disappointment ahead for the driver.
Aston Martin’s preparations for the 2026 season have been turbulent, with the new car struggling for pace and reliability since the Barcelona shakedown.
Both Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso faced performance challenges during testing, with the car proving difficult to handle and lagging behind the competition.
Despite acknowledging their pace deficit, Aston Martin is uncertain about the exact gap to the front teams and the necessary improvements needed for a competitive season.
